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Help[Opinions] Re: Are Alysia and Alicia pronounced the same?
in reply to a message by Cristina_es
I think a-LISS-ee-a when I see Alicia (and Alysia, though Alyssa is more familiar); I think this was how Dame Alicia Markova's name was pronounced (a-LISH-a sounds American). I pronounce Elissa to rhyme with Melissa (although I believe it's supposed to be pronounced EE-liss-a, which I much prefer, but I just run with the flow).
I love Elissa (pronounced with the rarely-heard long E)because it's a name (and an ancient, if historically little-used, one) in its own right, not a form of Alice or Elizabeth, as most people assume.
I'd be tempted to use it but for the fact that most people would assume it's just another trendy spelling.
Vivien goes well with all versions.
Alyssa is very sweet but I prefer the more classic Alicia.
I love Elissa (pronounced with the rarely-heard long E)because it's a name (and an ancient, if historically little-used, one) in its own right, not a form of Alice or Elizabeth, as most people assume.
I'd be tempted to use it but for the fact that most people would assume it's just another trendy spelling.
Vivien goes well with all versions.
Alyssa is very sweet but I prefer the more classic Alicia.
This message was edited 10/16/2009, 7:46 AM
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