See the results of this poll: Helen or Helena
Respondents: 31 (This poll is closed)
- Helen : 7 (23%)
- Helena: 24 (77%)
They are both equally beautiful, IMHO. I prefer [name]Helena[/name] probably because the extra syllable boast more than anything (seems more…regal?). [name]Helen[/name] also makes me think of [name]Helen[/name] of [name]Troy[/name] and all the tragedy that befell her. I think the n in [name]Helena[/name] breaks up the Tsunami that is all things ella. All in all, I like them both.
[name]Helena[/name]! It’s much more elegant, glamorous and feminine to me.
[name]IMO[/name]: [name]Helen[/name] is more settled, sensible, like [name]Ellen[/name]. Still a graceful sound, but not as grand as elegant, Hellenic [name]Helena[/name].
I like [name]Helena[/name] better, too. Although im a sucker for [name]Helene[/name]… Which I find so chic.
By the way, how are you pronouncing [name]Helena[/name]? Is it HELL-en-ah. Or Hell-[name]LAY[/name]-nah? I pronounce it both ways… So just wondering.
I pronounce [name]Helena[/name] as [name]Helen[/name] with an “a” on the end.
I agree! I love [name]Helena[/name]. 
i prefer [name]Helena[/name] when its pronounced Heh-lay-na or something like that