Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Eleni

29 replies

snarfungus · 06/04/2015 17:27

Dh is Greek and suggested this name.

What do you think? A lifetime of mispronunciations. Do you know any?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
ToysRLuv · 06/04/2015 17:40

Yes, half Greek here. It's pronounced like it's written, letter by letter. Really like that name. Is it a family name (they usually are)?

Original poster
snarfungus · 06/04/2015 17:35

I like that pronunciation more but dh says its between that and Elleneee

OP posts:
Bowlersarm · 06/04/2015 17:35

Actually I've been practising Grin and naturally I'd say Ill - ane - ee

Bowlersarm · 06/04/2015 17:31

I think it's lovely. I would day Er - lane - ee. Is that right?