Is this name due a comeback?

[CarolVordermansBum]

Irene.

What do you think?

Maybe - are you pronouncing it with two or three syllables?

Yes I think it’s lovely.

Personally for me no.

I like Irina.

Erin was big about a decade ago, so possibly Irene can have a comeback.

Iris is nicer.

No no no.

Classic name never went away. I know three under 10

It’s pretty.

Oo it’s lovely. Bit sad I never thought of it!

Love it.

Yes.

Very pretty name

Like it! Also think the same about Vera.

It was my grandma's name 😊

Not one I’d choose.

I think maybe your thoughts about it depend on how old you are!

51 & I really hope not! They were always 'older women' who were 'difficult' 🤣

I can't imagine a baby/toddler/child 'Irene'

First association is Irene (Selina's mum) from Home & Away back in the 90s. Which is not good.

Im not sure it is.

Also how do you pronounce it with 3 syllables? Can't for the life of me work it out.

I love the French pronunciation ee rEn

Not so much the English version but I think all names come into style again eventually. What matters is if you like it

Three syllables is I ree Knee like Irene Handl.

No, it reminds me of older women in housecoats and curlers.

I know two. One 16 in dd's year at school and one about six.

I really like it, considered it for my 2nd baby but he was a boy. Considering how many baby Maudes/Agnes/Winifred/Mabels there are around here I think Irene would fit in just fine with them.

It's an ugly name unless pronounced Irina or eeRen.

Eyereen is not a pleasant sound, neither is Eyereenee.
Also Vera.

Much prefer Gertrude.