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Elias, Elliott or Elijah?

32 replies

Rnm62 · 12/06/2021 14:12

Got our 20 week scan in a couple of weeks and we’ve been discussing possible boy and girl names. We’ve already decided on the name if it’s a girl, but really struggling with boy names! We already have a son called Lucas. What’s everyone’s thoughts on Elias, Elliott or Elijah? Maybe Eli for short? Smile
Thank you!

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yikesanotherbooboo · 12/06/2021 16:36

I prefer Elias to Elijah which I associate with those committed to their religion.
Elliot feels like very different type of name altogether. No strong feelings on it .

Frazzled2207 · 12/06/2021 15:23

Elias is a fab name.
Also like Elliott/Eliott (prefer one L) and had this high on my list but i always link Elliott with ET and the how many L’s and T’s is a bit awkward.
Elijah is a bit “too” biblical for me.

AcrobaticCardigan · 12/06/2021 15:13

Elijah for sure.

OneofPansPeople · 12/06/2021 15:12

Elias
That was going to be my son's name until he came out a she.

Hufflepuffsunite · 12/06/2021 15:11

I'd go for Elias.

clpsmum · 12/06/2021 14:23

I love Elijah that wins for me hands down

periwinkle86 · 12/06/2021 14:23

DP and I were just talking about these names this morning and have added them to our list! We’re thinking Eli as a nickname (though it could be a name in its full right), possibly with Elias or Elijah as the full version. I think I prefer Elias, DP prefers Elijah. Not so keen on Elliot. Think Elias a bit less popular if that bothers you? Either way great names!