Elowen/Elowyn or Daphne?

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Helpmechooseanamee · 07/04/2026 14:27

I think we have narrowed it down to these two.
Other three DC all have Celtic names, so Elowen fits well. I think I prefer the pronunciation Elowyn because it comes more naturally to say.
I've always loved Daphne.

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7238SM · 07/04/2026 14:40

I'm not sure how Elowyn and Elowen are supposed to be pronounced? They could be the exact same to me.

I don't know why I really dislike Daphne. I'm not sure if its the connection to elderly woman or I just don't the sound of it- sorry.

I like Lowenna, but I realise that wasn't on your list.

KnitWitsAnonymous · 07/04/2026 14:38

I really like the name Elowen/Elowyn ~ so pretty, and lovely for both a child and an adult

I didn't used to like the name Daphne but it's slowly growing on me . . .

Elowyn Daphne would be a lovely choice

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Helpmechooseanamee · 07/04/2026 14:38

Elowyn is the more common spelling in the UK at the moment.

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NamingNoNames · 07/04/2026 14:35

Elowyn is dreadful for a girl because the wyn is masculine and it looks like a boy's name, Elwyn. Elowen one of those names that will be mispronounced - the stress should be on the middle syllable and the two Es are both 'eh' sounds.
It will also get shortened to Ellie.

Daphne is better IMO.

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