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Original poster

Helena or Simone?

41 replies

Rhubarbgarden · 19/09/2010 20:53

Any strong feelings? To go with a three syllable surname so I think Helena might be a bit too long.

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SirBoobAlot · 19/09/2010 22:55

Helena, by a long shot. Simone is one of those names where it feels like the parents really wanted a boy, and edited the name slightly to make up for their disappointment, IMO.

Winedine69me · 19/09/2010 22:32

I like Simone.

It is my name although my name is spelt Semone

Lol at rockbird.

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pointydog · 19/09/2010 22:25

simone de beauvoir though. V cool.

PussyfootingAround · 19/09/2010 22:24

Helena's OK, Simone just makes me think Sim-Moan. Shortened to Moan/Moany. Yuk. Sorry

Just13moreyearstogo · 19/09/2010 22:21

Helena

pointydog · 19/09/2010 22:21

For some reason I like Simone even though I sort of feel I shouldn't.

brimfull · 19/09/2010 22:19

Love Helena

onimolap · 19/09/2010 22:16

I much prefer Helena

Bonham-Carter has more syllables than your name, and it sounds fine there - as long as there's a nice cadence, I wouldn't let length put you off.

BelligerentGhoul · 19/09/2010 22:15

Love Helena esp when pronounced He-LAY-na.

LittleCheesyPineappleOne · 19/09/2010 22:14

Prefer Helena but only if pn "HELL-en-uh". Helen even nicer IMO.

sonniebonnie · 19/09/2010 22:13

Both lovely! Classic, underused and feminine.

GRW · 19/09/2010 22:12

I like them both. How about Helen if your surname is too long for Helena? It's my daughter's name. It's a classic name and not as popular as Helena.

JaynieB · 19/09/2010 20:55

Prefer Helena but like them both.

autodidact · 19/09/2010 20:55

Simone.

Rockbird · 19/09/2010 20:54

Love Helena but it's my boss's name so unusable for me :) Simone reminds me of mullets and white stilettos

Faaamily · 19/09/2010 20:53

Both lovely, but I prefer Simone.

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