I LOVE Elaine, Greta, and Mia- it was really hard to vote! Sloane is nms, seems masculine, but the others are all gorgeous. I voted for Greta because I hear it the least and I think it has a beautiful sound to it. Do you know what the mn will be? If you do, maybe you can eliminate some for bad flow.
Thanks! I'm worried Elaine might sound a bit dated, but it's my mom's name so I'm really considering it. Greta is probably my top choice right now too.
Knowing that Elaine is your Mom's name makes me want to change my vote! I think that gives it so much significance. If you don't go with it as a first name, it makes a beautiful mn- Greta Elaine, Mia Elaine, etc. But if you find it too dated, you can always use the nn Lainey which is adorable and fresh. I don't find it outdated at all though, I think its ready for a comeback.
I really loved Elaine, but Greta caught my eye. That was one I've been considering, which my DH doesn't like ~sob~ Which was why I chose it: it was my most favorite of that bunch. But then, I'm not you.
Knowing that Elaine is your mother's name makes it more special. It doesn't sound dated to me, either.
Knowing your mom's name I would go with Greta Elaine. I really really love Greta, it is adorable and fresh. Elaine is very pretty but there are a lot of Elena/Alayna/Delaney/Lainey names out there that will make it not stand out nearly as much as Greta does. Good luck!
I LOVE Elaine, Greta, and Mia- it was really hard to vote! Sloane is nms, seems masculine, but the others are all gorgeous. I voted for Greta because I hear it the least and I think it has a beautiful sound to it. Do you know what the mn will be? If you do, maybe you can eliminate some for bad flow.
-Nikki
Knowing that Elaine is your Mom's name makes me want to change my vote! I think that gives it so much significance. If you don't go with it as a first name, it makes a beautiful mn- Greta Elaine, Mia Elaine, etc. But if you find it too dated, you can always use the nn Lainey which is adorable and fresh. I don't find it outdated at all though, I think its ready for a comeback.
-Nikki
I really loved Elaine, but Greta caught my eye. That was one I've been considering, which my DH doesn't like ~sob~ Which was why I chose it: it was my most favorite of that bunch. But then, I'm not you.
Knowing that Elaine is your mother's name makes it more special. It doesn't sound dated to me, either.
Amber
wife to Danel