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Elliott or Oliver?

35 replies

Wondersicles · 13/11/2015 18:38

His middle name is Russell (my dad's name) - I prefer Elliott Russell, but a lot of the family prefer Oliver Russell. I think Elliott looks better with Russell - they both have 2 double letters (that's why I want Elliott with 2 ts!) :)

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 13/11/2015 18:43

Oliver

But it's your child, you get to name him, not your family.

PandaG · 13/11/2015 18:43

personally much prefer Oliver, and honestly, how often is his name going to be written out in full for you to appreciate the 2 pairs of doubles? However, your child your choice, Elliott perfectly fine too.

Qwertybynature · 13/11/2015 18:44

Absolutely Elliott but then I'm totally biased - it's my ds's name Smile

cathpip · 13/11/2015 18:45

Elliott, but then I'm biased as that's ds2's name :)

Sophronia · 13/11/2015 18:51

Oliver. Never been keen on Elliott.

WowOoo · 13/11/2015 18:54

I prefer Elliott Russell. I love Elliott Smith (musician)

Oliver is nice though too Grin

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IoraRua · 13/11/2015 18:56

Elliott, not a fan of Oliver. Middle names aren't really a big deal, and it's much of a muchness between Elliott Russell and Oliver Russell.

celtictoast · 13/11/2015 19:05

Oliver

Raahh · 13/11/2015 19:30

I have a 12 year old Elliot, so definitely biased (one t thoughGrin). I like Oliver too, but not as much.

KondosSecretJunkRoom · 13/11/2015 19:34

Not a big fan of Oliver, I'd go with Elliott which is lovely.

MitzyLeFrouf · 13/11/2015 20:41

Definitely Elliott. Oliver is a bit blah.

I'm also an Elliott Smith fan.

anothernumberone · 13/11/2015 20:44

Elliot

Wondersicles · 13/11/2015 21:05

I love Oliver too and that will most likely be DS2, if I have another boy and if I go with Elliott (which I probably will) :)

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ashesandfire · 13/11/2015 22:28

Love Elliott. There are soooo many Ollies around.

Raahh · 13/11/2015 22:30

Wonder- excellent choice- Elliot(t)s are great.

Whoami24601 · 13/11/2015 22:37

Another vote for Elliott - we have a 6mo one sleeping downstairs Grin

Raahh · 13/11/2015 22:43

Elliots are great. How ever many 't''s they have Grin

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 13/11/2015 22:59

Elliot. It just conjures up a really well mannered and polite easy going little boy.

Sunshine511 · 13/11/2015 23:01

I love Oliver, had it in mind for dd (didn't know the sex at the time) until I realised how popular it is. For that reason, my vote is for Elliot.

MrsBungle · 13/11/2015 23:02

Elliott for me.

itsbetterthanabox · 13/11/2015 23:18

Elliot definitely. There are so many kids named Oliver now. It's way way too popular. Elliot is much nicer.

DeepBlueLake · 14/11/2015 01:55

Elliott by a country mile, it's my gorgeous DS2 name!

WongTobyWong · 14/11/2015 02:53

Both beautiful! You can't go wrong!

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