Elliot or Felix

Wombat222 · 2023-01-16T12:27:18+00:00

I’m driving myself a bit mad - keep thinking I’ve chosen a name then going back to the drawing board. So I’m determined this is my final post and then I’ll go and live my life! Here goes: Elliot or Felix (surname Marshall). Worried about nicknames and keen to avoid anything mega posh, which in my mind would be like Tristan or Hugo (or maybe Sebastian). Be kind :)

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Waspsnbees · 18/01/2023 15:31

elliot will be mis-spelt elliott/eliott/eliot. the only elliott's i know have double L double T but both forever get misspelt.
so i'd go elliot if misspelling doesn't bother you, felix if it does. you can't misspell felix ;)

baxterbee · 18/01/2023 15:31

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I have an Elliot :) he's 8 years old and doesn't get shortened to anything :)

Wildflower7 · 18/01/2023 15:28

Felix every single time. Super sophisticated , unusual and classy, it will stand the test of time too. Elliot is a bit more mainstream, I know multiple Elliots but I don’t know a Felix.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 15:07

everythingsapickle · 18/01/2023 15:03

I like both! Personally, I prefer either of your choices over Arthur, which always sounds "posh" to me, although I know is now very popular.

My husband has quite a posh voice too 😂

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everythingsapickle · 18/01/2023 15:03

I like both! Personally, I prefer either of your choices over Arthur, which always sounds "posh" to me, although I know is now very popular.

Sofiatheworst · 18/01/2023 13:29

Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 11:55

You’re probably right - I’ll get there one day! I just wish I loved a name and I can find issues with anything, except Finn which we used as a middle name already

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Could you find a longer version of Finn and use that?

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 11:55

LetItGoHome · 18/01/2023 11:46

Could you have Filex as a middle name? That way it is always there to be used if you decide. My son has a friend who goes by his middle name. I think very few people actually know it isn't his first name.
But I think if you go with Elliot as it's your husband's 1st choice he will grow in to it and you won't look back 😃 Since your husband actually has a preference and you don't, I think it would be unfair on him not to go with it to be honest x

You’re probably right - I’ll get there one day! I just wish I loved a name and I can find issues with anything, except Finn which we used as a middle name already

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 11:53

Also considering Arthur but we have a Henry and think it’s all a bit Tudor! Plus doesn’t sound so gd with surname

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LetItGoHome · 18/01/2023 11:46

Could you have Filex as a middle name? That way it is always there to be used if you decide. My son has a friend who goes by his middle name. I think very few people actually know it isn't his first name.
But I think if you go with Elliot as it's your husband's 1st choice he will grow in to it and you won't look back 😃 Since your husband actually has a preference and you don't, I think it would be unfair on him not to go with it to be honest x

Spidey66 · 18/01/2023 11:42

I prefer Elliott. I like Felix but I'm another who associates it with cat food.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 11:39

LetItGoHome · 18/01/2023 11:34

I don't think you can go wrong with either. They are both good names. Which one does your husband prefer? Let him have the final say. If he has no preference tell him to choose one! I'd shift all the responsibility on to him now as your stuck 🤣

He prefers Elliot - I’m just struggling to get on board with anything I think

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SassyJ · 18/01/2023 11:36

I like Elliot:-)

LetItGoHome · 18/01/2023 11:34

I don't think you can go wrong with either. They are both good names. Which one does your husband prefer? Let him have the final say. If he has no preference tell him to choose one! I'd shift all the responsibility on to him now as your stuck 🤣

sunseaandme · 18/01/2023 09:27

I like Felix but imo it is quite a posh name x

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 09:24

Sofiatheworst · 18/01/2023 09:23

You say you also considered either Elliot or Max, the common name then is Elliot so i would go with that as it’s the one you’ve been more consistent with. Fwiw I have a name that could get the “smell” nn and it’s never bothered me. Every Elliot I have known (work in education) has either been full name or El for short.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 09:23

FourTeaFallOut · 18/01/2023 09:15

I think babies grow into their names. You have picked a couple of good ones. Even if you just tossed a coin at this point, there's no way you can get this wrong.

Thank you, this is def what I need to hear!

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Sofiatheworst · 18/01/2023 09:23

You say you also considered either Elliot or Max, the common name then is Elliot so i would go with that as it’s the one you’ve been more consistent with. Fwiw I have a name that could get the “smell” nn and it’s never bothered me. Every Elliot I have known (work in education) has either been full name or El for short.

Laurdo · 18/01/2023 09:19

I'd pick one as his first name and the other as his middle name then if one doesn't suit as he gets older you can always use his middle name.

FourTeaFallOut · 18/01/2023 09:15

I think babies grow into their names. You have picked a couple of good ones. Even if you just tossed a coin at this point, there's no way you can get this wrong.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 09:11

Laurdo · 18/01/2023 09:07

Sorry to be that guy and throw another name in the mix but what about Ellis if you're struggling with the 3 syllables? The sound of Elliott with the 2 syllables of Felix.

I think if you're struggling to call him a name then it's not his name.

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Thanks. I get what you’re saying but he’s a month old and I can’t call him anything so I think it’s probably just something I have to get over rather than not having the “right” one if that makes sense.

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Laurdo · 18/01/2023 09:07

Wombat222 · 17/01/2023 07:50

How old is he? Does he have any nicknames? I just can’t quite seem to say Elliot easily to the baby - 3 syllables is beyond me apparently 😂

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Sorry to be that guy and throw another name in the mix but what about Ellis if you're struggling with the 3 syllables? The sound of Elliott with the 2 syllables of Felix.

I think if you're struggling to call him a name then it's not his name.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 08:55

BooCrew · 18/01/2023 08:54

I have a Felix and people generally seem to like it, although we occasionally get 'Phoenix?' which is an altogether different vibe!

Personally I love it, it's relatively uncommon still (although does seem to be having a surge... but it's no Oliver), but is a known and easily spelled name, it works in other European languages and I think it suits a child and an adult.

I do like Elliott too though! My other favourites were Max, Rex and Rowan.

I think we have similar taste. I love Max but doesn’t work with surname and partner vetoed Rowan. It’s so hard!

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BooCrew · 18/01/2023 08:54

I have a Felix and people generally seem to like it, although we occasionally get 'Phoenix?' which is an altogether different vibe!

Personally I love it, it's relatively uncommon still (although does seem to be having a surge... but it's no Oliver), but is a known and easily spelled name, it works in other European languages and I think it suits a child and an adult.

I do like Elliott too though! My other favourites were Max, Rex and Rowan.

Greenfairydust · 18/01/2023 08:34

Dragon and cat is what comes to my mind when I hear these names, so I would not choose either.

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Wombat222 · 18/01/2023 08:18

LetItGoHome · 18/01/2023 08:04

You don't seem to like either of these names enough to use so it's a bit irrelevant what others think.
Is there another name you prefer but are holding off from for some reason?

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Nope, I’ve looked at every single name in the top 1000 and don’t like any! Can tell you a problem with every single one 😂

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