Are these names too similar?

[DaintreeDream]

Id use it. its not like its the same name. I have cousins (brother and sister) michael and michelle, and their sister called her bub Michaela!

My aunties are 'Michaela' and 'Michele' and their sister (my Mum) called her son 'Michael'!

Anyway... I personally couldn't do it. My niece is 'Milli' and I love the names 'Molly' and 'Maisie' but could never use them because of my nieces name, for what it is worth, my SIL would not have a problem with me using these names.

I agree that it may be something to discuss with your SIL she may mind she may not, you will never know though unless you ask

Deanne.

[mummy of many]

If that`s the name you have chosen & your happy,then i say go for it,it`s not like your Nice is living with you. It`s a very pretty name.

[smiles4u]

I would say YES it seems similar ... yet to look at the spelling of the names they look so different

I would stick with it .. I must say ELIANA is a very pretty name (my daughter's middle name is Ariane)

[Anila]

I know i have posted already but was just curious as to how you were pronouncing it

L e an a ... or ... L e r na ?

[Leestar]

yeah like L E R NA. I think I'm talking myself out of using the name even though I love it

[Anila]

yeah like L E R NA. I think I'm talking myself out of using the name even though I love it

Yep, thats how i am pronouncing it for the middle name.

Good luck with what ever you decide to do.

[LimeSlice]

I would be inclined to use it.
If youa re worried though just ask SIL and see what she says.
They are still quite different, and presumably your DD will often be shortened by family to Ellie anyway? So perhaps there wouldnt be any confusion amongst the family.

Love the name too...though maybe you could consider Eleena, similar, but more different