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Lena

44 replies

Guardian12 · 26/04/2023 15:40

What do people think of the name Lena (pronounced Lee-na)?

We both like it and it has some family significance.

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wrinkleintime · 27/04/2023 05:39

I think it's nice but you'll get a lot of confusion about whether it's pronounced Lee-na or Lay-na.

I'd spell it Leena if you want that pronunciation.

Willmafrockfit · 27/04/2023 05:29

what about Selena?

AutumnNymph · 27/04/2023 05:17

I love it but might go with Leena spelling to prevent misprounlunciations. I much prefer Leena to Lay-na or Len-a

LaughingLemur · 27/04/2023 05:14

I'd also pronounce Lena as Lay-na as it's the short form of Magdalena.

Pollywoddles · 27/04/2023 05:09

Surely Lina is Lee-na and Lena is Lay-na?

user1492757084 · 27/04/2023 04:34

I like Lena pronounced as Lay-nuh

Luredbyapomegranate · 26/04/2023 21:01

It’s fine, but there are loads of similar names - lara Luna Leila Lila Leah Lyra Lola - that are popular right now and they do all blur a bit

tinselvestsparklepants · 26/04/2023 20:53

It's lovely.

greyhairnomore · 26/04/2023 20:45

Prefer Leni.

Dreamlight · 26/04/2023 20:30

Mr granny was called Lena, pronounced Leena. I like it!

PickledScrump · 26/04/2023 20:27

I’ve only heard it as Len-a, len as in Lenny. I think it’s pretty. I don’t like leena or layna pronunciation as much

StillWantingADog · 26/04/2023 18:20

Prefer ley-na as a pronunciation
I was at uni with a Marilena nn Lena (ley-na)

SkaneTos · 26/04/2023 18:17

Lena is a pretty name!

Tinytigertail · 26/04/2023 17:49

I have a Dutch friend called Lena. Her name is pronounced as Leh-na, which I prefer Lee-na.

Pinkdelight3 · 26/04/2023 17:47

I like it - known a couple of cool lasses called Lena and only ever heard it pronounced as Lee-na.

ourflagmeansdeath · 26/04/2023 17:32

I do like it but it would be mispronounced a lot if that bothers you. I know Zara Tindall's daughter is Lena and it's pronounced Lay-na which I much prefer.

shoopshoopdedoo · 26/04/2023 16:04

Like it

emmaliz · 26/04/2023 15:53

I like it, think I might slightly prefer the Lay-na pronunciation

Skybluepinky · 26/04/2023 15:41

Not keen, but if u like it go for it.