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I think of Ellen as a dreary dropped-H name - Helen is the lovely equivalent.
I therefore much prefer Ella.
Elin, as in Mrs Tiger Woods, is fresher than Ellen.
In order of preference:
Elinor
Eleanor
Ella
Elin
Elaine (I might have put it higher, but it's so dated at present)
Elaina
Ellen
Elle (too French pronouny and Macphersonish for me)
Ellie (too nicknamey - elephant too!)

This message was edited 12/10/2009, 7:56 AM