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Elliot or Michael?

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AutumnSkiesintheSummer · 30/09/2017 22:03

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FindTheLightSwitchDarren · 01/10/2017 14:11

I used to really not like Elliot, but now do! That makes me think it's a fashion thing though... I think it's having a bit of a moment. Don't know how it will date.

Michael is nice, but I don't know if I love Mike as a nn. Micky? Too mousey?

On balance I think I'd go with Elliot.

EverythingEverywhere1234 · 01/10/2017 13:13

Michael. It's a lovely name, he can be a mike when he's older and Mikey is super cute for a kid.
I am biased against Elliot as all he ones I know are horrible for one reason or another.

ForalltheSaints · 01/10/2017 13:12

Michael I'd prefer, though you have to think about how it would be abbreviated as it inevitably would be.

MikeUniformMike · 01/10/2017 13:09

Elliot will have his name spelt Eliot, Elliott etc.
Love Michael, Mike and Mikey.

Lemondrop99 · 01/10/2017 12:57

Elliot is lovely but so popular at the moment. Michael would be a refreshing change

Fridgedooropen · 01/10/2017 11:56

Both are lovely. Elliot Michael?

stabbybitch · 01/10/2017 11:38

I have a 2 year old Michael, he’s a Mick or mickey though. I hate mike/mikey.

I like Elliot but there are lots around at the moment.

pipilangstrumpf · 01/10/2017 10:56

I like Michael or Mike. But not Mikey

OyyVeyy · 01/10/2017 10:47

Michael
Mickey for short!

NotAgainYoda · 01/10/2017 10:33

Michael

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 01/10/2017 10:28

Michael for sure, it's a great name !

ChocolateCrunch · 01/10/2017 07:30

Elliot 100%. Never been a fan of Michael, sorry, or Mikey.

numbmum83 · 01/10/2017 05:27

I wanted Elliott for my Sons middle name but ended up with Michael as a trade as it was his Dad's middle name too .

I still prefer Elliott. I didn't realise back at the time how underused Michael actually is

SuperBeagle · 01/10/2017 05:19

I love Elliot, but I think that Michael is due a comeback.

Sophronia · 01/10/2017 00:07

Definitely Michael! Strong and classic. Elliot is a bit wet.

stellarfox · 30/09/2017 23:25

Elliot!

Doilooklikeatourist · 30/09/2017 23:05

Mikey

My Key
Not Mickey as in Mouse

Doilooklikeatourist · 30/09/2017 23:04

Michael ( Mikey for short )

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AutumnSkiesintheSummer · 30/09/2017 23:01

Sorry I was referring to the previous poster who said Mikey (as in Mouse)!

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2cats2many · 30/09/2017 22:52

No. Mike-ey. It works really well with a littleun.

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AutumnSkiesintheSummer · 30/09/2017 22:47

Do you mean Mickey?

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pipilangstrumpf · 30/09/2017 22:39

I prefer Michael. Classic and underused.

Not so keen on Mikey (as in Mouse) though.

SumAndSubstance · 30/09/2017 22:32

I don't mind Elliot, but I really like Michael and I agree with pp about Mikey, although the two I know are now great hulking young men, but still known as Mikey! It works if you do want a diminutive.

rennieroo · 30/09/2017 22:22

My ds (10) is Michael

17caterpillars1mouse · 30/09/2017 22:12

Michael. Elliot's are everywhere here. Not met a baby Michael

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