Ellis or Fabian?

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CrypticClueless · 05/08/2026 19:10

BlackberrySquash · 05/08/2026 14:52

I heard it for many years before I saw it written down. If I'd seen it written down first I would definitely assume FAYbian. He was always just FABian. His mother is not from the UK so I assumed it was a name from her country or the way her country pronounce it. He is the only one I have ever met or come across.

I really like it, either pronunciation to be honest.

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I have a French friend pronounced FAB-ien

Peanutlicious · 05/08/2026 16:32

Ellis, but I also.prefer Alexander

abracadabra1980 · 05/08/2026 15:17

Fabian is possibly only kind if your child lives in London and will be privately educated.

AgnesMcDoo · 05/08/2026 15:13

Alexander and just don’t shorten it. Lots of people don’t.

otherwise Ellis

JMSA · 05/08/2026 15:07

I don’t like Fabian and I think of Ellis as a surname. Sorry.

girljulian · 05/08/2026 14:57

Fabian definition from some names site: "a person who is known for being charismatic and charming"

lol -- er, no, it means Bean Man, essentially! I do like it though.

BlackberrySquash · 05/08/2026 14:52

LoafofSellotape · 05/08/2026 13:00

I've only even known it to be FAY bian.

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I heard it for many years before I saw it written down. If I'd seen it written down first I would definitely assume FAYbian. He was always just FABian. His mother is not from the UK so I assumed it was a name from her country or the way her country pronounce it. He is the only one I have ever met or come across.

I really like it, either pronunciation to be honest.

Aligirlbear · 05/08/2026 13:08

Both Ellis and Fabian will be shortened by friends in time likely El and Fab - neither of which are particularly attractive. much prefer Alexander and the inevitable Alex by his friends. You can introduce your son and call him Alexander.

LoafofSellotape · 05/08/2026 13:00

BlackberrySquash · 05/08/2026 10:14

I know a Fabian and an Ellis. The Fabian I know is pronounced FAB-Ian are you pronouncing it FAY-bee-uhn? I prefer the the way of the one I know, and he is quite fab!

Ellis is more normal and is lovely, but Fabian is more exciting and on that basis I'd go with Fabian.

I love Alexander too but he will very likely become Alex.

I've only even known it to be FAY bian.

BlackberrySquash · 05/08/2026 10:14

I know a Fabian and an Ellis. The Fabian I know is pronounced FAB-Ian are you pronouncing it FAY-bee-uhn? I prefer the the way of the one I know, and he is quite fab!

Ellis is more normal and is lovely, but Fabian is more exciting and on that basis I'd go with Fabian.

I love Alexander too but he will very likely become Alex.

OttersOnAPlane · 05/08/2026 10:01

Fabian is an utter pill who's the office bore - or a wanky Mills and Boon hero with more hair than brains.

Ellis is a good name.

Nincompoo · 05/08/2026 09:58

Fabian is a fantastic name. I also like Cassian, which has a similar vibe.

Ellis isn’t my cup of tea.

MoralOrLegal · 05/08/2026 09:55

Not really a fan of either, but "Fabian" does have strong political connotations to me!

LoafofSellotape · 05/08/2026 09:52

Challengeyoutoit · 04/08/2026 14:35

Ellis or Fabian for a boy? I also like Alexander but am not considering it because it will be shortened.

Ellis and Fabian will be shortened too, teens shorten all names. Just go with what you like.

BeDandyDenimSloth · 05/08/2026 09:43

Ellis , I don’t like Fabian

Brummiecurlz173 · 05/08/2026 09:40

Ellis

user1492757084 · 05/08/2026 08:21

I prefer Elton

ButtercupYellow26 · 05/08/2026 00:27

Elliot

VoteForCountBinface · 05/08/2026 00:14

Snugglemonkey · 04/08/2026 23:50

2 letters different. So as close a Tom is to bum.

Assuming you are referring to my pp, no because with Tom and Bum only one letter matches.

MrsOctaviaCharlotteSmythe · 04/08/2026 23:57

Challengeyoutoit · 04/08/2026 14:35

Ellis or Fabian for a boy? I also like Alexander but am not considering it because it will be shortened.

Fabian

Snugglemonkey · 04/08/2026 23:50

2 letters different. So as close a Tom is to bum.

narcASD · 04/08/2026 23:46

Ellis
Fabian is dreadful

FunnyOrca · 04/08/2026 23:30

Both are nice, but Ellis has the edge for me

Giraffehaver · 04/08/2026 22:16

Ellis. Less pretentious

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 04/08/2026 22:12

Ellis