What would be easier to pronounce? A question for native English speaking people. ?

Question

I'm from Poland, have typical Slavic name that is Milena. What would be easier for you to pronounce Milena or shorter version Lena? Does it make any difference? :P I would like to know as I start study this september in the UK.

Thanks for your answers :)

Answer 1

Milena is cool.  

Answer 2

If they're pronounced as they're spelled, either would be easy.  So go by the version of your name that you prefer!

Answer 3

theyr both very easily pronounced. i work with a few polish people and their names are alot harder to pronounce than yours.

Answer 4

Both are easy to me. If it's pronounced (Mil-lena) lol Good Luck

Answer 5

Both are easy to pronounce.

Answer 6

I suggest you keep your real name. It's not a hard name to pronounce.

You can't just shorten your name in case some r****d can't say it. Be assertive -- it's your name! Otherwise, might as well just say My name is Na.

Answer 7

  I think they are both very beautiful; If u want it to be more like a nickname, then u could go  with Lena. If u want a full name then use Milena.  

Answer 8

For me is easier say your name is "Miley".

Answer 9

lena is easier

or milly

Answer 10

Both are very pretty, and not at all difficult to pronounce. I like Milena. It's different. The kids may end up calling you Lena anyway. It doesn't make a lot of difference, but pick the one YOU like best.

Good luck in the UK. You will love it.  

Answer 11

Both are easily pronounceable, though you might get some variation when people say "Milena" (like "mih-leena," "mee-leena," "mih-leh-na," etc).

If I may express an opinion, I like Lena, it's a cute name. :)

Answer 12

The problem with Lena is that English people would pronounce it as Leena (not Len-a [as in glen]).

Answer 13

Lena seems easier to me, but if you say your full name clearly it should be ok too.

Answer 14

They aren't that hard to pronounce and many could just shorten it to Lena anyway's. When introducing yourself to people just tell them that your name is Milena but that they can shorten it to Lena if they like :)

Answer 15

I'm American, living in Vietnam.

Ether name sounds easy to pronounce to me. I have a feeling, if they call you Milena, they will end up calling you Millie, which is shortened to Mil. That's close to my name, Bill. In Vietnam, they have trouble with words like that. They call me B.O.  

Answer 16

i have a long polish namee lol and that hardly anyone can pronounce i would go with lena it sounds pretty

Answer 17

  I would prefer you to use your full name as that means you believe I am capable of saying it properly.  If you shorten it I might think you are being condescending.  

This is just me....others might think differently.  It sounds such a pretty name and its yours, so stick with it.

Answer 18

it really doesnt make a difference but its more friendly if theres a shorter version of ur name