Helen?

[Janoschi]

Bit dull, or sweet and simple? Can't quite make my mind up about it...

Some days I love it, then I worry it's really boring. I have a really really odd name myself and I want to pass on the fun to my child, but I also like some of the classics.

Bit confused. Any ideas?

I had 3 in my class at school. QUite popular 40 years ago

Dull, dull, dull.

I love it. It has survived for thousands of years, it epitomises beauty (and strength if you know anything of Ancient Greek/Spartan history). A timeless classic.

Plus the only Helen I knew was soooo beautiful and strong, but that's just me.

I have known loads of Helens, they tend to be somewhat brisk, good at sports and prone to dressing in beige, honest and intelligent though not very creative or imaginative. Mostly kind and good fun.

ellensmelons I clicked on your profile and your baby is scrumptious!

There are worse people to be named for than the most beautiful woman in the world :) It is a lovely name that is due a comeback!

Love it, used it as DD1's middle name, kind of regretted it when considering names for DD2 as we'd used it up!

Helen is gorgeous - good skills for finding a classy, unusual, timeless name