The suggestion of [name_f]Eadlin[/name_f] came up on another thread of mine, which I actually quite liked in a unique, uncommon, quirky kind of way, but it also made me think of [name_f]Elin[/name_f]. I loved [name_f]Elin[/name_f] quite a while ago, but at the time the whole [name_m]Tiger[/name_m] [name_m]Woods[/name_m] scandal was going on, so it definitely did not make the list. lol Now that plenty of time has passed from that whole thing and we are actually expecting a second child, I have come back to it. I know itâs a name of Scandinavian origin and not at all popular in the US currently. Would it be an odd name to see on an American child (or a child thatâs not Scandinavian/Welsh/any other origins the name has)? Is there any reason it couldnât be used? I always hesitate a bit to use names that are more connected with a specific place/culture because I donât want to unintentionally step on any toes, if that makes sense.
TL;DR Would [name_f]Elin[/name_f] be an odd name to hear on an American child (or a child that isnât Scandinavian/Welsh/etc) or just uncommon? Any reason you know of that it couldnât be used (ie cultural significance)? Thoughts in general?
I donât think itâs odd at all. It has a sweet sound reminiscent of popular names like [name_f]Ella[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] and [name_u]Eden[/name_u].
[name_f]My[/name_f] only problem is that I feel like itâd get mixed up with [name_f]Ellen[/name_f] 99% of the time.
Iâm not American so I canât comment on that aspect. But I do love the name! The Scandinavian pronunciation sounds so sweet and pretty. To my knowledge, itâs also the Welsh form of [name_f]Ellen[/name_f].
@tallemaja I had thought of that, as well. I figure it would be a relatively easy correction, though. I have to correct people on my daughterâs name and/or spell it even directly after I say it because they donât ever hear it right. Her name is [name_u]Adley[/name_u], but everyone hears [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Adelyn[/name_f], etc. lol
I donât think it would be odd at all and it is a lovely name. I think most names have an âoriginated fromâ tag and some are more commonly used internationally, but I think [name_f]Elin[/name_f] would fit in just fine.
I know an American [name_f]Elin[/name_f] though I do think she has Scandinavian heritage. Didnât really follow the [name_m]Tiger[/name_m] [name_m]Woods[/name_m] stuff so I donât have that association.
I think it would be like naming your child [name_f]Ellen[/name_f], which is not very popular but still a known name (I know one my age but my oldest aunt is also an [name_f]Ellen[/name_f] and that feels more expected than the girl my age), and add in the spelling difference.
From my understanding theyâre said the same way, or at least the one [name_f]Elin[/name_f] I knew pronounced it the same as [name_f]Ellen[/name_f]. So with that and given that the child wouldnât have connections to Scandinavian/welsh cultures, I would probably go with the more common [name_f]Ellen[/name_f] spelling to make life easier.
I am in [name_u]America[/name_u] and I know a young [name_f]Elin[/name_f]. She pronounced it Eee-lynn. I would assume that she has an occasional problem with people pronouncing it like [name_f]Ellen[/name_f], but it is a very easy correction. Itâs a nice name!
The pronunciation I like is actually ee-lin, not like [name_f]Ellen[/name_f]. I realize it would likely need correction, but Iâve had to correct my name and my daughterâs name and neither have difficult pronunciations, so Iâm not worried about it.
Youâre the one who suggested [name_f]Eadlin[/name_f] to me in the first place and I really liked it! In my accent, though, [name_f]Elin[/name_f] and [name_f]Eadlin[/name_f] end up sounding very similar. The âdâ just doesnât get stressed much and I actually find it a bit difficult to get the sound clearly in there unless I pause slightly between syllables.
I am a US [name_u]Berry[/name_u] and have actually met a little [name_f]Elin[/name_f] pronounced Ee-lin. It was actually the name of a little boy at my sonâs daycare. He is about 6 years old and I donât think his family is Scandinavian. I prefer [name_f]Elin[/name_f] for a girl though. I think the pronunciation may get confused with [name_f]Ellen[/name_f] sometimes, but I think once you correct the pronunciation, people should catch on quickly. I actually really like the name and the sound of it.
