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Eleni?

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Babynamehelp2023 · 25/07/2023 22:49

Is it ok to use the name Eleni if I am not Greek but absolutely love the name?

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LuluGuinea · 25/07/2023 23:16

I don't see anything wrong with it . It's a lovely name. You might get people asking you or your child if they have any connection to Greece though ! It's fine to use a name from another culture if you don't mind fielding a lot of questions.

minipie · 25/07/2023 22:59

Eleni is lovely but I immediately think Greek.

Eleri is similar but Welsh if you have any Welsh heritage…

Elena seems more international

Daisybuttercup12345 · 25/07/2023 22:57

Prefer Elena.

salamithumbs · 25/07/2023 22:56

I think it is! Zoe, Chloe, Iris, Lydia etc are used by people with no Greek connections so I don't see why Eleni can't be used. Lovely name!

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