Which do you prefer?

[Novella]

Thanks for your input girls, Im thinkinging Helena (he-lay-nah) so might discuss it with DH soon, just want to be sure I really like it before I get his hopes up . I think you're right and it does sound better when said with my other DD's names

[~ Mylitta ~]

When I first read it I pronounced it he-lee-nah, but after reading the other posts I prefer it like you have it in your last post, he-lay-nah

[nickers]

another vote for Helena from me

i think Helene (is that pronounced Hel-een?) would often get missed for Helen

[purplepixie1978]

I have an aunty and a very good friend named Helena so am a huge fan. I concur with Mylitta re: name ending sounds. Also agree with Nickers re: Helene ending up as Helen (not that Helen's not a beautiful name, but it's better not to have to spell out your name IYKWIM?).

[kristi14]

I prefer Helena

[NaeNae]

I actually really like Helene (heleen) ... I like Helena (heleena or helayna) but I wonder whether she would get Hell-En-Ah ? Thats how I would say it