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What do you think of Elliot?

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littlemslazybones · 30/09/2013 18:58

I like this name and am considering naming ds3, due Jan, Elliot. When I have mentioned this to some family members they pull a face while saying 'oh really? Er, that's nice'. What are they thinking that they haven't got the balls to say to a hormonal pregnant woman? Am I missing something?

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Raahh · 02/10/2013 20:29

Alis- that's my theory exactly!

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EugenesAxe · 02/10/2013 20:36

Watch the film 'The Sure Thing'. Personally, I'm a bit on the fence about it, although a good friend's son is Elliot and he's lovely, which helps.

Hah! squoosh beat me to it!

Norfolknway · 02/10/2013 20:36

I love it.
I think it's a strong name. Unfortunately, DP doesn't like it :( back to the drawing board!

wafflingworrier · 02/10/2013 20:53

I don't really like it, its a surname to me
but if you like it, ignore me!

CordeliaRose · 02/10/2013 21:12

Elliot - I think it's fabulous!

sonniboo · 03/10/2013 06:53

Nice name but the short forms El or Ellie sound a little feminine imo.

HollyBen · 03/10/2013 07:13

I know 2 Elliot's. When I first heard it I was a bit unsure, but it has really grown on me. I think it's one of those names that you rarely hear outside of baby and toddler groups which makes people a bit [hmmm]. I do think it has become more popular of late if that concerns you

bananamummy · 03/10/2013 13:00

We know one who goes by El, which sounds like Elle so quite feminine.

Rotterwallah · 03/10/2013 13:07

i'm not keen on surnames as names. i also have a suspicion it might become the Brett of this generation, i know a few.

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