Can't find anything I like better...

JanelleS1031 · January 2014

My OBGYN gave me the best 30th bday present ever (elective gender scan)... We found out that we are having a girl!!! I have been set on naming her Elliott Claire for 18 weeks with her NN being Ellie! Now I'm second guessing myself, but I think its more because of people's reactions to Elliott as a girl's name! Also, I have not found anything I like better!!! I know I cant worry about what others think... But, Any thoughts?!

silentsiren11 · January 2014

One of my childhood friends named her little girl Elliott, and it is very cute on her. Here, most will tell you they don't like it, but don't let others' opinions sway you if you love it. You will probably hear it the rest of her life, and if you care, then it will really start to get to you.

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

Boy names do not belong on girls.

BulgariHeart · January 2014

You can't find ANYTHING better than Elliot for your baby girl? I find that hard to believe, sorry. Why not Claire as a FN instead?

lifeonthehill · January 2014

WashingtonQueen said:

Boy names do not belong on girls.

This. I do love Claire though!

Helenahhandbasket · January 2014

My thoughts are to find another name. Elliot is not a girl's name. For someone so excited to have a girl, I would think you would want a feminine name.

If you like Ellie-- why not

Elosie

Eliana

Ellen

Elena

Elise

Elle

Elizabeth

emilyray14 · January 2014

Elliott is a great name, for a boy. For a girl there are so many better options! Eloise, Elodie, Ella, Elsa etc. I would even support just Ellie over Elliott nn Ellie, and I'm generally one to be in favor of a full name as the given name.

JanelleS1031 · January 2014

Joy2611 said:

JanelleS1031 said:

because of people's reactions to Elliott as a girl's name!

Elliot is a BOY'S name. Say it with me. BOY. B. O. Y. Why are you putting a masculine name on a girl?

You do know that the Scrubs character of a female Elliot was so named because her parents wanted a boy, yes?

I think Elliot is completely absurd on a girl

I honestly thought that the women on here could play nice... Say it with me, nice, N.I.C.E! However, I guess I was wrong. I understand that I asked for opinions, however opinions can be stated in a much classier fashion. To me, Elliott sounds feminine and I would never name a potential son Elliott. Ellie is a popular first name for a girl and the sound -ette (in French) often feminizes a masculine noun or name... So, is Elliott really that masculine or is it masculine just because baby name books say so?! Elliott is also climbing in ranks to be one of the next unisex names such as Avery, Peyton, etc.

And no, I've never seen scrubs! But, I have seen Quints by Surprise (when channel surfing) and they have a beautiful little girl name Eliot!

BulgariHeart · January 2014

JanelleS1031 said:

JanelleS1031 said:

because of people's reactions to Elliott as a girl's name!

Elliot is a BOY'S name. Say it with me. BOY. B. O. Y. Why are you putting a masculine name on a girl?

You do know that the Scrubs character of a female Elliot was so named because her parents wanted a boy, yes?

I think Elliot is completely absurd on a girl
I honestly thought that the women on here could play nice... Say it with me, nice, N.I.C.E! However, I guess I was wrong. I understand that I asked for opinions, however opinions can be stated in a much classier fashion. To me, Elliott sounds feminine and I would never name a potential son Elliott. Ellie is a popular first name for a girl and the sound -ette (in French) often feminizes a masculine noun or name... So, is Elliott really that masculine or is it masculine just because baby name books say so?! Elliott is also climbing in ranks to be one of the next unisex names such as Avery, Peyton, etc. And no, I've never seen scrubs! But, I have seen Quints by Surprise (when channel surfing) and they have a beautiful little girl name Eliot!

There isn't one ounce of French in the name Elliott. It most definitely doesn't end in -ette. The accent falls on the first syllable NOT the last like you are mistakenly implying. The names Juliette or Odette end in -ette. Meaning that the accent falls on the LAST syllable (-ette). Edited for clarity.

bcnoelle · January 2014

Years ago I used to really love boys' names on girls. Then I got pregnant and had a boy first, so obviously picked a boy name. Now I am pregnant with a girl and am much more inclined towards feminine names. I have a friend with 1 daughter and 2 sons. Her girl name is unisex. She regrets this now. But to each their own! If you love Eliie as a nickname I think the following names are pretty: Eleanor, Penelope, Elle

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

People come to this board because they want real and blunt answers. In person most people hold back and sugar coat opinions instead of giving it to you straight. No one was mean to you, just being real.

Quit trying to make up a meaning/origin for Elliott, you are dead wrong. Elliott is extremely masculine PERIOD.

silentsiren11 · January 2014

JanelleS1031 said:

Joy2611 said:

JanelleS1031 said:

because of people's reactions to Elliott as a girl's name!

Elliot is a BOY'S name. Say it with me. BOY. B. O. Y. Why are you putting a masculine name on a girl?

You do know that the Scrubs character of a female Elliot was so named because her parents wanted a boy, yes?

I think Elliot is completely absurd on a girl

I honestly thought that the women on here could play nice... Say it with me, nice, N.I.C.E! However, I guess I was wrong. I understand that I asked for opinions, however opinions can be stated in a much classier fashion. To me, Elliott sounds feminine and I would never name a potential son Elliott. Ellie is a popular first name for a girl and the sound -ette (in French) often feminizes a masculine noun or name... So, is Elliott really that masculine or is it masculine just because baby name books say so?! Elliott is also climbing in ranks to be one of the next unisex names such as Avery, Peyton, etc.

And no, I've never seen scrubs! But, I have seen Quints by Surprise (when channel surfing) and they have a beautiful little girl name Eliot!

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This was my point, and I thought I was nice. If you are going to let this opinion bother you (and you are going to get it a lot, both about it being a boys' name, which it is, and related to the character on scrubs, even if you haven't seen it.) then choose a different name. You either love it enough to not let it bother you, or you don't.

emilyray14 · January 2014

p.s. check out the Social Security Administration baby name list... Elliott and Elliot are #277 and #244, for boys. Elliott doesn't show up on the girl's list and Elliot is a mere 872nd most popular name. So, Elliott (no matter how you spell it) is still a distinctively masculine name.

ETA: For clarity.

SuperMom17 · January 2014

Eliott is just not a good name for a girl. Anyone wh tells you it is to your face is being polite, period. I know people can be blunt on this board, but quite frankly it's sort of what you should want... People are going to candy coat their real opinions to your face most of the time. Don't do Elliott. It is horrible. Like really horrible. You have gotten some really nice suggestions from pp's, and their are literally thousands of feminine names out there. You clearly realize that others dislike it, imagine how your little girl will feel!

BC&LM · January 2014

Helenahhandbasket said:
My thoughts are to find another name. Elliot is not a girl's name. For someone so excited to have a girl, I would think you would want a feminine name.
If you like Ellie-- why not
Elosie
Eliana
Ellen
Elena
Elise
Elle
Elizabeth

Listen to what she said!

Zimger · January 2014

OP-What I see you saying is that you have yet to find a name that you like for your little girl. Have you considered Claire as a first name? It is a nice name.

I can see why someone would be hesitant to use Elliott for a girl. It screams masculine to me.

slward03 · January 2014

I'm probably the only one here who thinks this... But, I love Eliott for a girl! It was on our list before we found out we're having a boy. Just know that not everyone is going to love your name no matter what you choose.

Ladybug32110 · January 2014

It's your daughter! If you love Elliot then name her Elliot! This board is not a great place to get positive opinions on some issues.

BulgariHeart · January 2014

Ladybug32110 said:

It's your daughter! If you love Elliot then name her Elliot! This board is not a great place to get positive opinions on some issues.

No place is great to get positive opinions on naming a girl Elliot or Steven or George or Robert. Either Online or IRL. OP is second guessing her name choice BECAUSE of negative opinions she is getting IRL, FFS. You can see how we are merely confirming the pre-existent feedback. ETA the word "choice".

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

Ladybug32110 said:
It's your daughter! If you love Elliot then name her Elliot! This board is not a great place to get positive opinions on some issues.

JFC! You're going on my post-it.
All issues should have positive opinions...
[-X There is a reason why some things are not received well.

MrsCase1 · January 2014

I love it!

Gigi8212 · January 2014

I hate Elliott on a girl. I don't get the trend if giving girl's masculine names. However, I personally choose names for my kids that I love, regardless of what others think. So you either care about the opinion of others when it come to naming or you don't. That's your call.

NerdyLucy · January 2014

Honestly? I'm not a fan.

I really dislike Elliott on a boy, so just imagine how much I hate it on a girl. I wouldn't name my daughter Richard, so I also wouldn't name her Elliott.

If you ask for opinions, expect opinions. Otherwise, what's the point in even asking?

MamaBovs · January 2014

I like it. Especially if you call her Ellie.

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

MamaBovs said:
I like it. Especially if you call her Ellie.

Right, because there are no GIRL names that produce the NN Ellie. /:)

aebutcher · January 2014

Yes people on here can be quite blunt. There are nicer ways to say you don't care for it. Some are just downright hostile, like you are going to name THEIR baby

. I've learned that everybody has different backgrounds and opinions and no two people are going to view a name exactly the same. I have a relative named Elliot and she goes by Ellie. If YOU like the name, who cares if others do. You probably wouldn't care for their child's name either. You go with your gut!! Really anything goes these days!

diamondduck13 · January 2014

For me, the most nonsensical part of wanting validation for the name Elliot on a girl is that you intend to call her Ellie anyway. Just give her Ellie as a given name or one of the other numerous El- female names that are out there that PPs have suggested.

Then you and your daughter don't have people saying behind your backs all the time that it's a boys name. And a name choice that started with a TV show father's disappointment he had a daughter. That's not a name history I'd want for my daughter, Claire. We do agree on that strong-sounding, beautiful feminine choice.

And I chose not to try to write nicely. Cause I don't feel good and I'm just not in a nice mood.

capulet · January 2014

Idani said:

If you are stating you are having second thoughts due to people's reactions to Elliott on a girl, how do you think your little GIRL is going to feel her entire life? I'm assuming you got negative reactions IRL and now you are getting them here. After she is born you are going to still get some and more behind your back. If you can't confidently be ok with that, and not get upset about being nice you really should find something else to name your daughter. Strapping her with a boys name is going to be something you both will have to "deal" with forever, her more.

This. Some people have the confidence to own a unique name that many people dislike and to teach their child to own it. You don't. That's fine, it's not a moral failing, but you need to realize it, and either find that confidence in the next few months or find a name that is not going to provoke reactions that bother you so much. If other people's opinions disturb you so much, how is it not just a terrible idea to give your child a name that will provoke the same opinions the rest of her life? Do you think she's somehow going to have a thicker skin than you? You can't change how people respond to a name, you can only choose the name YOU pick and how YOU choose to receive those responses.

FWIW, I agree with most PPs.. There are so, so very many lovely girls' names out there. We can help you find one! But you have to make up your mind whether you actually want our opinion or not.

Zimger · January 2014

aebutcher said:

Really anything goes these days!

That is not a good reason.

flerlgirl · January 2014

Not a huge fan of Elliott for a girl but Ellie is really cute. Maybe Elizabeth, Eleanor, Eliana would be good substitutes?

Ashleypixie · January 2014

I guess I'm part of the minority but I really like the name Elliot for a girl! I get that it's traditionally a boys name but to me it's really feminine anyways. Not too many people like the name I picked for my girl but I'm choosing it anyways. You have to consider that not too many who are in favor of a name will speak out but if they don't like it they will definitely say something around here. If you are that defensive about it than you're mind is mostly made up anyways.

Ashleypixie · January 2014

Whoa, sorry. That's a lot of anyways.

aebutcher · January 2014

Joy2611- you totally took the "bold" the wrong way! It was implying that people have different opinions/views/tastes on names. Not that one is right and the other's is wrong. That is a fact.

BlueRidge8 · January 2014

My daughter's name is technically masculine and I still roll my eyes at Elliot for a girl.

Hypocrite high five!

I think it will scream 2008 down the road and your daughter, who will have to live with the frustrations it could provide, might not be thrilled about that.

shannm · January 2014

Eh, I am not passionately against it for a girl as many here are. I imagine this conversation could have happened fifty-so years ago for Lesley or Lyn.

Having said that, I do think it is trendy and for that reason, I wouldn't use it.

But in the end, if you use it, I don't think it will hurt your daughter in anyway. I meet kids and adults with all kinds of names including girls with traditionally male names. It is what it is. They are who they are. If I saw a resume with Elliot on a girl, I wouldn't be phased by it at all.

WashingtonQueen · January 2014

You know what? I'm going to name my son Elizabeth! Anything goes nowadays, right? It won't phase him at all to have a traditionally feminine name! All you bishes can keep your mouths shut because you don't know anything! All that matters is that we love it! My son Elizabeth. Has a nice ring to it.

MeganM0710 · January 2014

I don't particularly love Elliott for a girl but I do personally think its on the more feminine side. Not saying that Elliott would move over to the girls aide but Kelly, Leslie, Lynn, Quinn, Ashley and etc are all considered very much girls names now a days. Even if that's not how they started. My daughters name is Kherington. Carrington is all boy according to the world and baby books. However, I've only ever known one Kherington and that was a female. I got ridiculed up and down for it. But it was the name I loved years before I got pregnant and I wasn't budging. She has a very feminine middle name to balance it out and if she so chooses she can go by Kheri (which I hate, no matter the spelling) or even simply Kay. This is your daughter, if you love it then so be it. While its traditionally a boys name at least you're not spelling it ellyotte or something crazy like that.

Kateysomething · January 2014

I'm kind of in love with Elliott Claire. Super cute.

strawberrytree · January 2014

If you can't handle people being mean, don't ask the Internet for opinions. You asked for it.

Just name her Ellie Claire.

Zimger · January 2014

WashingtonQueen said:

You know what? I'm going to name my son Elizabeth! Anything goes nowadays, right? It won't phase him at all to have a traditionally feminine name! All you bishes can keep your mouths shut because you don't know anything! All that matters is that we love it! My son Elizabeth. Has a nice ring to it.

You should totally do it. It's always sounded so masculine to me! Don't let the haters get you down!

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jodiepaschedag · January 2014

Wow you kinda got grilled on this one. Its not necessarily my style, but I don't think it's horrible by any means! Some people aren't into unisex names I can see that, mostly from the standpoint of a little girl mistakenly being called a boy time and time again. And that's what I would be concerned about, just because kids are mean and if 99%of the Elliott's in this world are boys its just going to be assumed by adults, perhaps not so nicely as been made evident in above replies. If the name is something you really love, maybe don't let it go all the way just move it to the middle for a cute pairing..... this might be easier said than done depending on the last name but its worth a shot!

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