I have heard the theory that the reason Legolas' name is Sindari and not Quenyan is because he was born after Thranduil established his kingdom in Mirkwood (as mentioned above) and so he was given a name in the language of the Sindar elves there, rather than the high tongue.
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No fairer words were ever spoke - Than of immortal Elvish folk - Who shone forth bright eternal light - When under stars they first awoke
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