Best way to spell LAY-nuh?

See the results of this poll: Which is the best spelling for the pronunciation LAY-nuh?

Respondents: 37 (This poll is closed)

  • Lena : 7 (19%)
  • Leina : 3 (8%)
  • Laina : 26 (70%)
  • Laena: 1 (3%)

[name_f]Laina[/name_f] for sure—I agree that [name_f]Lena[/name_f] will often get [name_u]LEE[/name_u]-nuh (esp. with the fame of [name_f]Lena[/name_f] [name_m]Dunham[/name_m]). I would also pronounce Laena and [name_f]Leina[/name_f] like [name_m]LAY[/name_m]-nuh, but the [name_f]Laina[/name_f] spelling seems more familiar.