6 replies to this topic

[ashooles]

How would you pronounce this name? Is there a set way?

I know that the common/usual pronunciation is Hell-en-uh. Like Helena Bonham Carter. That's how I say her name.

Then, I like the combo Jordyn Helena, but I then say it "Hell-ay-nuh"

Does it matter or not?

Thanks

[Arose22]

I believe it's pronounced "Hell-ay-nuh" I think it sounds better that way anyways, but I hear people say it as "Hell-en-uh" as well, which I think is the duller version of the name..

[Wildflowerchild]

I have Ember Hélèna on my list and I use the accent marks to show that it's the French pronounciation, "Hell-ay-nuh." I think it sounds a lot better than the other pronounciation imo. I agree with Arose, that the "Helen-uh" pronounciation does seem a little dull

[brittany111]

My friend pn hers He-Leenah kinda like Hu-leena. I think its such a pretty underrated name

[Camellia]

My favorite pronunciation is the "hell-en-uh" pronunciation, if only just because any other pronunciation doesn't roll off my tongue quite right. I don't think it matters how you pronounce it; either pronunciation is correct, and "hell-ee-nuh" is another pronunciation.

[ashooles]

Thanks everyone! I feel better about Hell-ay-nuh now

[Remy Hadley]

I always say hell-AY-nuh or hell-eee-nuh <3