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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NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 17:30

Elowen/wyn irritates me for some reason, sounds like an elf from middle earth or something. But that's just me.
It sort of irritates me but because of it being a bit like a long name just to be shortened and El names seem overused.
Plus there's that the original pronunciation (and spelling) not being used.

Firebird83 · 09/04/2026 20:33

As a Cornish person it really irritates me when people mispronounce Elowen. The emphasis is on the middle syllable - eh-LOW-en!

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 21:03

Firebird83 · 09/04/2026 20:33

As a Cornish person it really irritates me when people mispronounce Elowen. The emphasis is on the middle syllable - eh-LOW-en!

I agree. It's as bad as saying Marina as mariner (non-rhotic).

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Helpmechooseanamee · 09/04/2026 21:08

ToTheEndsofTheEarth · 09/04/2026 16:40

Elowen/wyn irritates me for some reason, sounds like an elf from middle earth or something. But that's just me.

Love Daphne! But it might raise a few eyebrows unless it's about to become popular. Never watched Bridgerton, well I tried but found it dull and nauseating! Daphne to me is very much dated to Australia in the 80's, very much due a revival!

It's becoming popular so it won't raise eyebrows I don't think. It will be a top 100 name soon. I was actually worried it was getting too popular.
I'm still so split, probably leaning towards Elowen, but I quite like middle earth style names.

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