WDYT of Ellis?

barcelonagirl · October 2010

Just wanted some random internet strangers opinions on the name Ellis.

It was my Dad's middle name and he passed away a year and a half ago. We have a boys name but, I'm really at a loss for girl's names. Last night my sister suggested Ellis. We would probably give her a more feminine middle name.. perhaps Kathleen after DH's mom who passed away a year ago.

So Ellis Kathleen? Or should I just keep praying that this baby's a boy? Stick out tongue

JaysonandKristin · October 2010

Ellis was Dr. Grey's mom, or original Dr. Grey herself, from Grey's Anatomy. I think it is a great name for a girl.

kwood77 · October 2010

I love Ellis. I think it is a beautiful name.

piper09 · October 2010

I really like it...for a boy!

led2009 · October 2010

I like it, although you run the risk of Ellie as a nn, which I'm not a fan of. I thought of using it as a mn, maily because it's an old family surname.

veganxangel · October 2010

JaysonandKristin:
Ellis was Dr. Grey's mom, or original Dr. Grey herself, from Grey's Anatomy. I think it is a great name for a girl.

This was my first thought It's a decent name, reminds me of Alice (which I love!)

braveangel2 · October 2010

I really like this E, boys name, but on a girl...no.

https://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=Ellis

The Ellis I knew was a young body builder who turned model.

KentuckyKate · October 2010

Love it... I immediately thought of Grey's Anatomy, too. And I also like Ellie as a nn.

jiffy-pop · October 2010

I think it's fine but when I saw you're title I immediately thought "boy."

plunderb · October 2010

I don't love it, but I think that a strong family connection counts for a lot. If it means a lot to you, you should use it, though I agree that it might be better as a middle name.

ames71 · October 2010

My first thought is Ellis Island. My next was that it was a boy name. I could, however, see this one growing on me. I prefer it as a middle name though.

starlight8323 · October 2010

Save it for DS#2!

soxfan74 · October 2010

I do not like the name at all.

Karen1998 · October 2010

I would never consider it a girl's name. Why don't you use it for her middle name?

braveangel2 · October 2010

feffy11:

I thought of the island in NY (the Statue of Liberty).

I also thought it was a boy.

What about Alice?

Love the suggestion of Alice. What about Elise? It's my mom's name, and I considered Ellis as a sort of masculine tribute.

https://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=Alice+Elise

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Mrs.Carlybella · October 2010

my friend just named her daughter this- it was her maiden name. I love it

scoutkate · October 2010

led2009:
I like it, although you run the risk of Ellie as a nn, which I'm not a fan of. I thought of using it as a mn, maily because it's an old family surname.

This exactly. It's a family surname for me as well, and we considered it as a middle name.

I think it's fine, especially since it's a family name for you. I don't think it flows particularly well with Kathleen, though--although I agree you should pair it with something very feminine.

laurakaz13 · October 2010

I like it. I always love names that have meaning or family connection. We're doing a family name if we have a boy.

braveangel2 · October 2010

feffy11:
braveangel2:
feffy11:

I thought of the island in NY (the Statue of Liberty).

I also thought it was a boy.

What about Alice?

Love the suggestion of Alice. What about Elise? It's my mom's name, and I considered Ellis as a sort of masculine tribute.

https://www.behindthename.com/php/search.php?nmd=n&terms=Alice+Elise

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Angel, your Elliott is my Elise ::insert trophy-gripping image here:: Mine! All mine! LOL Actually, I really worry about it climbing the charts (esp. since it's the character that Angelina Jolie plays in her new movie. BOOO). Love this name.

Hahahahahahaha....okay, I'll back off. And I know; I'm seeing it quite a bit more here. Tell you what, I'll shoot down any suggestions of Elise to make it up to you. 'no, no - it's a terrible name! You're child will get Elsie for the rest of her life' or something like that.

queenbone · October 2010

I am sorry for your loss.

I am only familiar with this a a surname. And if anything I would think it would work better as a fn for a boy rather than a girl. I think Kathleen Ellis LN would be preferable.

barcelonagirl · October 2010

@ Feffy - No worries!

It's kind of funny. My MIL's first name was Alice, but she hated it. She hated it so much she unofficially changed her name to Kitty. Kathleen was her middle name which she liked