Opinions on Elliott for a boy

SmileyJay · April 2013

We aren't expecting yet but the name Elliott has been on our short list for a long time. It's the only male name I've ever heard DH agree that he really likes. The problem is that I have two reservations on this name.

The first is the spelling. We prefer the classic Elliott with two t's. There are also Elliot, Eliot, and other variants so I feel like Elliott will get spelled incorrectly no matter how you spell it. Am I correct in this assumption? Which would you consider the most traditional and accepted spelling?

My second reservation is that Elliott is gaining popularity as a girl's name, although usually spelled Eliot, Elliot, or some form of Elliette. I was really surprised to see this! Would a boy born in the next few years and named Elliott be considered as having a feminine name through his life? What are your thoughts?

What other names are like Elliott that we should consider?

salt78 · April 2013

Elliott should only be used for a boy.

Helenahhandbasket · April 2013

I like Elliott a lot, too! My first instinct would be to spell it the way you do-- with two Ts.

I hate it for a girl.

Suggestions

Emmett

Garrett

Baron

Grant

Preston

Heath

Oscar

Hugo

Zimger · April 2013

Love Elliott for a boy. This spelling is the most common so it would be the first one to cross my mind.

The name is ridiculous on girls.

SmileyJay · April 2013

Oh wow, already a consensus is that it is in fact a BOY name. That makes me feel so much better!

Takeabreath · April 2013

Elliott should definitely be a boys name and it's a wonderful one at that. I say go for it if you both love it!

gutsymama · April 2013

I love it! Our son's MN will be Elliot (I think spelled this way, although we're still discussing - DH likes 2 t's).

I imagine people would spell Elliott differently occasionally, and this would be a more frequent issue for a FN, but still not e

queenbone · April 2013

I prefer the two Ls and two Ts too.

It wouldn't occur to me that Elliott in any of it's spellings (except maybe Elliette) would be anything but a boy. It is a boy name so I would still use it.

But then I'm the mother of a male Francis, so

starshineamator · April 2013

LOVE as a boy's name and I don't think you should worry about it. As for the spelling, it may take a correction or two, but that is the traditional spelling and I'd agree with you to stick with it.

CeCe8579 · April 2013

Helenahhandbasket:
I like Elliott a lot, too!nbsp; My first instinct would be to spell it the way you do with two Ts.I hate it for

macchiatto · April 2013

Idani:
There should never be a question using a great boys name on a boy. There is no way if I saw Elliott on paper I would th

kaylakim · April 2013

I posted this almost exactly about a week ago! We are loving Elliott for a boy name but I was also curious what people thought of it as a girl name since I've seen it a few times. It's definitely on our boy list! I love the classic spelling of it the w

SmileyJay · April 2013

Thanks for the suggestions, we have talked about Emmett and I think it is a second choice. Still prefer Elliott though for the 3 syllables and softer sound. DH doesn't like the associated with Emmitt Smith.

Now that I think of it, it is

led2009 · April 2013

I would think boy. Not a fan of the name for a girl. And I like the spelling Elliott.

Unknown · April 2013

Elliott is one of my all-time favorite boy names. I personally do not associate it with a girl's name and I would use it myself, in fact. If only my husband wasn't against it due to my crush on Elliott Stabler on SVU LOL! (To be fair, I loved the name bef

SmileyJay · April 2013

Thanks everyone! I'm so glad I asked and got affirmation of our spelling and name.

I imagine a time 10 years from now where people will be asking "Are, Thomas, Henry, and James okay for a boy?!? How do I spell them??

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