Eleri or Eleni?

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Which do you prefer out of these two? Thanks!

I have an Eleri and know an Eleni. Both beautiful names, but in my completely biased opinion, I prefer Eleri

Pretty sure Eleni means "this year" in Welsh.

Eleni is a common Greek girls name. Elefteria is another, it means freedom. I don't know what Eleni means

Definitely prefer Eleni
I just can’t not hear Celery for Eleri no matter which way it is pronounced

I really like both of them!

I don’t love either but I’d never have guessed the right pronunciation for Eleri so I’d go for Eleni

I love Elenni in the Greek way.

What is the ‘proper’ pronunciation for each?

Eleri is lovely. Don't use Eleni if looking for a Welsh name it just means this year and isn't a name. Elena is nice.

I know an Ethiopian Eleni pronounced El -leen-ee. Very pretty name.

I live in Wales so Eleri is very popular. I like Eleni and I knew it was a Greek name but as I live in Wales, the "this year" thing would put me off. If you're not in Wales, I'd say they are both as lovely as each other.

Both are beautiful. Sorry, not much help there. I think Eleni is more of a "multicultural" name than Eleri though.

I know Greek Elenis pronounced "El-enn-ee" and one called "El-ay-nee". The only Eleri I know pronounces it "Ell-eer-ee".

Eleri is pronounced El ERRy. Usually said as Lerry.
As pp, I know several, and more than one Teleri.

Eleni

I have a soft spot for Eleri... I know one (lovely girl) and also a Meleri and a Teleri

Eleni is Greek- a but odd of your daughter is not Green. It’s Helen.

Greek for Helen.

It's still not quite right. e-LE-REE is what you're going for: quick, gentle first syllable, a strong second syllable and a bounce between the second and third syllable.

Both gorgeous, but I think Eleni is my favourite.

Love Eleri and I’ve always heard it pronounced to rhyme with fairy so el-air-ee. It’s gorgeous!

I prefer Eleni - lovely name.

Eleni is a beautiful name. I taught one recently and she is such a gentle and kind soul.

I’m Welsh so am familiar with Eleri, but if you’re outside Wales then it’s indeed very likely to be pronounced as celery without the C!

I love them both! I am in torment trying to choose my favorite here! I’d say, at a push... if I had a gun to my head, I’d choose Eleni. But they’re both beautiful!!

@Marvinmarvinson that was completely unnecessary. Especially as the pp had said apologies for naivety. Lots are making up names these days it is not offensive to have not heard of every international name