[name_f]Helene[/name_f] is my middle name! I understand the [name_f]French[/name_f] pronunciation is hell-en (emphasis on “en”) but we’ve always said hel-een, which another acceptable pronunciation. I’ve never loved [name_f]Helena[/name_f], but I do like it! I think [name_f]Leona[/name_f] [name_f]Helene[/name_f] sounds lovely! [name_f]Leona[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f] is a bit sing-songy.