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[Opinions] Helaine
Pronounced heh-LAYN. What do you think of it?I first ran across it in a midgrade fantasy novel series when I was in fourth grade or so, but it has history of use outside of a now-rather-forgotten set of books. :) It's always stuck with me, and mentioning it to Siri has put it back in my mind.Today, I prefer it as a first name rather than a middle name. Any combo suggestions? I've come up with these so far:Helaine Angeli (AHN-jeh-lee or AHN-geh-lee, "angels" in Latin)
Helaine Mercedes
Helaine Barbara
Helaine Stargazer
Helaine Ofelia (oh-FELL-ee-ah)
Helaine Renata
Helaine ReynaldaOh, and I'm inclined to use the nickname Lain (and that's my preferred spelling), for the record. Thanks for all your input!Array
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I know you posted this awhile ago but I must reply. This was my granma's name. She was Helene Janice S. (pronounced Helaine Juh-niece) but later she legally changed it to Janice Helene (Jan). I really don't like either combo but I think both are good names. My favorite of your combos are Helaine Angeli, Helaine Mercedes, and
Helaine Stargazer.
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I can't help but seeing "Elaine with a H", visually it's odd. I like Barbara and Renata best as middle names.
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I like Helaine or Helayne, which I've also seen on a book character.Helaine Mercedes, Helaine Stargazer and Helaine Ofelia are the combinations of yours I like best. Helaine Esperanza
Helaine Constance
Helaine Juliet
Helaine June
Helaine Scarlet
Helaine Teresa
Helaine ClaudetteOh, and I know you said it's a FN in your mind for the moment, but imo Shani Helaine would be a beautiful combo :)
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I like Helaine Renata. Some suggestions, I appologise if they aren't your style:Helaine Rowena
Helaine Estelle
Helaine Talitha
Helaine Nathalia:0)
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Hmm.I think it's pretty but it does have a bit of a trendy sound. Otherwise it's quite cool, it's making my list, actually.
Helaine Angeli (AHN-jeh-lee or AHN-geh-lee, "angels" in Latin) - Love this!
Helaine Mercedes - Because I think of Pan's Labyrinth, I love this. She was such a strong, beautiful character.
Helaine Barbara - Again, no flow (Remember, I always start at the bottom. ;-)
Helaine Stargazer - No flow.
Helaine Ofelia (oh-FELL-ee-ah) - Pan's Labyrinth. :-D Pretty, not a favorite, though.
Helaine Renata - My favorite, especially because of Renata's meaning.
Helaine Reynalda - So pretty. I love Reynalda, very coolHmm. I can't chose between Helaine Renata, Helaine Mercedes, or Helaine Angeli. They're all too beautiful.
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