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Helen?

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Janoschi · 23/12/2010 00:06

Bit dull, or sweet and simple? Can't quite make my mind up about it...

Some days I love it, then I worry it's really boring. I have a really really odd name myself and I want to pass on the fun to my child, but I also like some of the classics.

Bit confused. Any ideas?

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LLJ4 · 23/12/2010 10:29

Gorgeous and timeless. Was on our shortlist for a girl.

rachel234 · 23/12/2010 10:27

I think Helen is much more timeless and classic then the more 'trendy' Elena/Helena.

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Janoschi · 23/12/2010 10:15

Elena's cute but it'll probably end up as Ellie and I'm not keen on that. But Helen might go on my (very short) list then. Thanks guys.

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polarfox · 23/12/2010 09:18

What about Elena? Ithink it sounds cute, and bit different?

tummytickler · 23/12/2010 08:40

I think it is lovely, a real classic. Helena is also pretty, but I prefer Helen.

HelenaRose · 23/12/2010 00:33

I love the name Helena.

orangepoo · 23/12/2010 00:07

Think it is a great name - really underused these days.