James Ellis or Ellis James

[amcavoy]

Both family names, we have always loved James but worried it’s a bit common/ dull? Also there’s an actor with our surname. Love Ellis too but have had some comments that it’s a bit ‘chavvy’/ girly?!?!

James Ellis

James Ellis by a billion miles. Yes its boring but Its also a proper manly classic strong name. Its also not faddy and won't date. Plus it suits through every stage of life.

Im afraid I Agree about Ellis being chavvy

James for sure. Not keen on Ellis.

James Ellis was an actor too...

James Ellis

I prefer Ellis James! I find James as a first name a bit boring.

Ellis James! I actually really like that

I prefer James Ellis. James is a lovely, classic name and not over-used imo (I'm a teacher so do meet lots of children).

Depends slightly what your surname begins with. If, e.g., it's Taylor he might get the piss taken a bit if his initials are JET.

Ellis James sounds really good but I prefer James as a first name, it's such a strong, classic name that's not overused.

James Ellis by a mile. Strong and classic, not often heard for little ones now. Ellis sounds really feminine to me, more of a girls name.

Volant no one would take the piss out if that, in fact they’d probably like it

Elis (Welsh spelling) James is a fairly famous Welsh comedian so for that reason I'd say James Ellis but both are nice.

Ellis is a great name. Not that unusual where I live. James is a nice but boring name.

Thanks guys it’s helpful to have different opinions! @Volant surname is McAvoy, so was a bit unsure because of the famous actor James McAvoy?! Initials would be JEM... 🤔

Ellis james

@amcavoy I definitely wouldn't go with James McAvoy  I'd go with Ellis for this reason.

James McAvoy is fine, none will know him of his age

I'm 3 days overdue with DS2 and his name will either be Ellis James, or both his middle names will be Ellis James. We are going to wait until we see his little face. Great choice 🙂