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Eleni prn Elaynee

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chickifizz100 · 23/04/2014 10:50

Hi guys, I really like the name Eleni rhymes with Delaney and not prn Ehlenee, which is the more common and correct way to pronounce. Could I get away with my preferred pronunciation? I did know a Greek Eleni with this prn who said it was easier for people to remember and say. Are there any other suggestions of spelling that wouldn't look too made up? Elvis Presley's daughter is called Elainee but that's too nick namey for me. I know some might wonder why I don't go for an easy to pronounce and read name but I really like the sound! Thanks guys. Opinions and suggestions needed!

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legalalien · 23/04/2014 15:55

I think this covers the bases...

www.behindthename.com/name/eleni/tree

EyelinerQueen · 23/04/2014 15:57

Erm....

Elvis Presley's daughter is called Lisa Marie Confused.

bruffin · 23/04/2014 16:03

Having said that now doubtless all the Welsh Cypriot Elenis will jump out of the woodwork!

That's me, there are not many of us about. My godmother is Eleni pronounced Ehleni, but known as Helen Grin

FrankUnderwood · 23/04/2014 16:48

Elainey

Nestabee · 24/04/2014 11:23

Eh-len-nee

Choccyhobnob · 24/04/2014 13:56

I think Elaini looks ok! But if it was Eleni I might pronounce it Elainee anyway or at least wouldn't bat an eyelid if I pronounced it El-eh-nee and was corrected to El-ai-nee.

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