Eleanor

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thomasina1 · 29/05/2008 13:12

DH and I have just about agreed on the name Eleanor if we have a girl, but I'm not sure about the pronounciation.

When you see it written, do you read it/say it as "Elener/Elena" or "Elenor".

Sorry I know this is pedantic but I think that is what this thread is for!!

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WendyWeber · 29/05/2008 13:27

I say it Ellen-a.

Elena I would pronounce El-ay-na

Tis a v pretty name either way

elfsmummy · 29/05/2008 13:24

I've just had this issue with my 6 week old who is an Elena.

I pronounce it elle-a-na. I have a friend eleanor who also pronounces it elle-a-na but my mum and several othes would pronounce that elle-a-NOR.

I didn't fancy the emphasis on the NOR so went for Elena - now those who have only seen it written down sometimes pronounce it elle-en-a (sounds slightly italian or something?)

Anyway I love the name and as you can see have given this some thought!

Am planning to use Nell as a shortening if and when she suits it - any tips on how to get my inlaws to drop the ellie that they are insisting on!!

Fastasleepy · 29/05/2008 13:14

Elenor

And it's lovely, except I would possibly growl at people a lot when they said it 'wrong'

belgo · 29/05/2008 13:13

I think I say it as Elener, sometimes Elenor.

I like it.

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