Elena as First Name

Elena Vyacheslavovna Dementieva            Origin/Culture/Country: Russian
Elena Vyacheslavovna Dementieva: is a professional tennis player from Russia. Dementieva played and won her first international tournament, Les Petit As, in France at the age of 13. In 1997, she entered the WTA top 500. She turned professional in 1998 and entered the top 100 in 1999.

Elena Asimakopoulou            Origin/Culture/Country: Greek
Elena Asimakopoulou: is a model and beauty contestant. In April 2006 she was 1st runner-up to Miss Star Hellas (??? ?????) pageant, winning the B Miss Hellas (? ??? ?????) title and the chance to represent Greece in the Miss Europe 2006 pageant in France.

Elena Ceausescu            Origin/Culture/Country: Romanian
Elena Ceausescu: was a Romanian, wife of Romania's Communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu, and Vice Prime Minister of Romania.

Elena Georgescu            Origin/Culture/Country: Romanian
Elena Georgescu: is a Romanian coxswain who has won four Olympic medals in the eights competition.

Elena Liliana Popescu            Origin/Culture/Country: Romanian
Elena Liliana Popescu: is a Romanian poet and translator. Member of the Writers' Union of România, poetry section.

Immigrant Baby Names and the Ethnic Identity If you have immigrated from your home country and have finally arrived in your land of dreams and opportunities, an ethnic name which reflects your original culture just might pose a minor challenge or two. There is no harm in trying ....More..