Trying to come up with my MtF name change.
It’s really pretty and goes decent with my last name, but it sounds similar to “ghislaine” and that’s unfortunate.
Would the association have been a deal-breaker for you? Or would other people not even notice it?
Edit: Genuienly appreciate the answers. I decided to slowly start using Elaine within small friend groups etc. Really excited!
My mother’s middle name was Elaine and I have an aunt with that name too. I always thought it was a good feminine name.
Ooh I was also wondering if the name stopped being used, thank you for the info!!