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What would a shortening/nn for Elliott be?

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zippyswife · 17/01/2016 20:53

Elliott is a contender for dc3. One of the things holding us back is the only shortening seems to be Elli which is a bit... Girly! Am I missing something? I don't need a nn but names do tend to be shortened.

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TheApprentice · 17/01/2016 21:04

I, too, have an Elliot and his name is never shortened.

Dogadviceneeded · 17/01/2016 21:02

I knew an Elliot at school. He was known as

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Elliot

I think you are over thinking this Smile

WhatYouTalkinBout · 17/01/2016 21:00

My DS2 is called Elliott, no one ever shortens his name except me which is rare but when I do I say El

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