Helen

[Heh1991]

Thoughts on the name Helen?

I'm a helen and I've never liked it. It's boring and bland. My parents were going to call me something else, I've no idea why they settled on helen.
I use a nickname.

Sorry op

I have a Helen. I chose it for it's simplicity as I have a Welsh name which is often mis pronounced and mis spelt. I like Helena and Ellen too, but Helen is more unusual for a baby.

I don't like it.
I much prefer Helena.

I think a baby Helen sounds refreshing to our generation as we done hear many babies called Helen

If you look at it from babies eyes though: Whilst baby Helen is very likely to be the only Helen in class or school. All us uncool dowdy mums will be called Helen so I can see why a PP said that a younger Helen had changed their name. It's definitely a mum name. It's fine though but I don't like the "Hell" sound at the start

@fudgesmummy @cloudsinthesky24 Lucy and Zoe are two of my very favourite names!
I think it's really sweet you didn't tell your parents you don't like your name as you didn't want to hurt their feelings ❤️ Was Lucy your middle name then Cloud?

No, just no.

@Whatsyourflava
Unfortunately not. I have the equally ubiquitous 70's middle name - Louise.

At least 3 of the Helen's in my year at school also had Louise as their middle name too!

Nice name but can't imagine it on a baby.

NC for this as I’m a Helen. I’m in my late 50s so was ahead of the curve last time round and don’t know many Helens of my age.
I love it.

I really like it. Beautiful name.

I’m a Helen (NC). I’ve always loved it.

It's lovey! Actually a bit retro and easy to say and spell!

I love it.

My name is Helen and I like it. Never had a nickname as such. I prefer Hel to Hels though!

Who ever said Helens are elegant, classy and kind is, of course, correct

Far prefer Helena (any of the 3 pronunciations) ot even Ellen.

I definitely don’t see it as timeless I’m afraid - I think it’s quite dated and would put it in the same group as names like Karen, Linda, Susan etc. Much prefer Helena

Vile name sorry

Love it

It’s A bit boring and old fashioned Sorry.

@Blursula

I definitely don’t see it as timeless I’m afraid - I think it’s quite dated and would put it in the same group as names like Karen, Linda, Susan etc. Much prefer Helena

It's weird because I always think of Helena as a bit try hard. Like trying to make it a bit more interesting.

Nothing wrong with it. I have lots of friends called Helen, they're all lovely ladies, in their 40s. 😬

My best friend is called Helen. Obviously I'm biased but she's one of the nicest people I've ever met.
When I was pregnant dh and I agreed that our children's middle names would be our closest friends names, so if we had a son his middle name would be my husbands closest friends name, and if we had a daughter her middle name would be my best friends name. We had a son so haven't used the name yet. But if we ever have a girl her middle name will be Helen

I am also a Helen and really dislike it myself !
This thread has cheered me right up after a terrible day. Thanks all x