WDYT of Leana ?

CharlieMomma · October 2012

DH and I are still struggling... and 3 weeks are closing in!

We both liked the name Vanessa originally. But now, we just don't know!

I have leaned towards E names, slightly latin. (I am hispanic). Elena, Emilia, Marisa, Lila (vetoed) were my choices.

He tends to like super traditional: Abigail (Abby), Alexandra (Alex), Allison (Ally) and his newest is Leah.

Last night I had a dream about this family I used to babysit for and the daughter was Marisa and the mom was Leana (Lee-ahh-na). DH randomly text me today... "What about the name Leanna or Liana?". I love weird coincidences!!

I haven't heard this name in ages and I do think it's pretty... any thoughts? Or perhaps any suggestions to keep us going in the right direction???

TIA!!!

526SadieSadie · October 2012

At first glance, I pronounced it Lee-Anne-Uh, not Lee-ah-nuh but it's very pretty either way. I knew a Leanne and a Leigh-Ann in school, I like the name a lot.

bumpuser5823822 · October 2012

I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

CharlieMomma · October 2012

w+c3:
I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

I kind of figured... But I guess as long as it's Lee-ann-ah, I don't think that's too bad.

strawberrytree · October 2012

I like it. I went to school with a girl named Liana and thought it was pretty. For me, the spelling 'Anna' is Ann/ah, and 'Ana' is Ah/nah, so I would say Lee/ah/nah, but I'd anticipate having to correct pronunciation a lot.

evaazalea · October 2012

I have a cousin named Lianna, very pretty name.

CharlieMomma · October 2012

MelRC117:
CharlieMomma:

w+c3:
I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

I kind of figured... But I guess as long as it's Lee-ann-ah, I don't think that's too bad.

At first glance I saw Lean-a. I dislike when names like that are pronounce with the -ahn sound instead of -ann...its just sounds uppity to me. Like a PP as long as you are fine correctly it and feel this is "the" name...go for it!

ECK! (ha)

Maybe Liana instead?

sarahbeth27 · October 2012

I like it, but I would spell it Liana.

granolaok · October 2012

I think the Liana spelling is the best. That's the only one I know I would have pronounced right the first time.

kingbritt86 · October 2012

I like it!

mtm0109 · October 2012

w+c3:
I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

mtm0109 · October 2012

w+c3:
I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

mtm0109 · October 2012

w+c3:
I think it is a pretty name, but I think it will get pronounced wrong alot. So as long as that doesn't bother you.

This!

I really like Vanessa!

Smootchy · October 2012

I honestly am having a hard time trying to figure out what the actual name and pronounciation is...

First, I THINK I like it. But is it "Lina" "Lena" or is it an "Anna" at the end so lee'anna?
The name either way is good, but the spelling needs to be fixed IMO.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · October 2012

sarahbeth27:
I like it, but I would spell it Liana.

I agree with this. When I opened this, I thought it was a unque spelling of Lena.

I think given the way this name came up, you just have to use it!

MrsWindyCity · October 2012

I have a cousin named Liana, and I really love it. I would be more apt to pronounce Leana Lee-Ann-Uh and Liana Lee-ahh-nuh, but maybe that's just because I know a Liana.

Angela814 · October 2012

I like it. I recently read the book Delirium by Lauren Oliver, and the main character's name is Magdalena. She goes by Lena.

Is Leana pronounced the same or would it be Lay ana?

ETA: Apparently I should have read more carefully. At first glance I see Lena, but I do like both Lena and Leanna.

dairygirl19 · October 2012

I like it a lot! People will get over the spelling. It's not that weird or awkward.

Tastes have changed on this board for sure! When I was pregnant the first time I had Leanna/Leanne/Liana/Leana and a couple other variations up for grabs.

I got flamed to the heavens because people thought I a) made them up b) smooshed a bunch together c) it was all too 80s.

I'm glad we're coming around.

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