Helen

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Do you like this name? :)

I don't think it would go with surname so was considering it perhaps as a middle name

not even pregnant but humour me

Its too dated for me, I don't know any Helens under 40...

Classic name imho.

I know a few Helens who are under 25. I don't have a strong opinion on it - it's an inoffensive name.

I know LOADS of Helens around my age (32) but none under about 25.

Lots of my friends would think the baby was named in their honour [smile

Well I know 2. I like it think you would find more Helena or helenes these days.

No, not much. But I think Helena is gorgeous.

Don't like it sorry. Helena is lovely though. I think quite a few names are totally transformed by an added 'a' (egJulia, Anna, Sophia) and this is definitely one of them

My daughter is Helen- she is 27- so obviously I like it. I like Helena too..

I'm a Helen (under 40, gasp!), and I'm not keen.

I really like it. I know a toddler with this name and it really suits her.

I like it. Unusual but not weird.

I'm a Helen. It's Avery meh name IMO.

Also, all the Helens on TV are usually the wronged wives, the victims. I wonder if it's seen as a timid name by some.

I'm not timid!

I know loads my age (49), also one who is 12. It's a bit boring, IMHO

I've notice that about Helens being victims too. I think it's often used to portray the 'good' girl or woman.

I love it.

I like it. To me it says a strong woman - interested to see that it's the opposite for others. Much prefer it to Helena. I think the fact it's quite unusual nowadays for children gives it charm.

Helena is much prettier

Helen is lovely. Helena is boring. Why does every name have to end in an 'a' these days.

Helen sounds strong.

Helena reminds me of Helena Bonham Carter

No problem with it, but then, I am a Helen.

I will be 50 this summer.

If I were to think of giving it to a baby it would be in the form of Helena, probably.

I like Helen, I think it's a strong name.

I'm not keen, it feels very dated to me, and quite dull. I prefer Helena.

I love it, it's definitely due a revival!

I'm a Helen. I like it. I've taught a few Helens and they are pretty, studious types

I think it's a bit 70's TBH. Like Karen or Clare.

I love it. I prefer it to Helena. I also like Heléne and Eibhlín.
It's a classic, a name of a great beauty, simple and elegant, feminine but in no way frilly. I'd say it's a near perfect name imo.