Elliot and Eleanor - too similar for cousins

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0lgaDaPolga · 30/10/2018 12:52

Expecting a baby boy in a few weeks and Dh and I really like the name Elliot. My only slight reservation is that my sister has a little girl called Eleanor. Given that Elliot is quite similar sounding does it seem ridiculous?

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Wallabyone · 30/10/2018 12:53

Not at all, IMO

daisypond · 30/10/2018 12:58

No, they're fine - very different names.

Another2day · 30/10/2018 13:00

Not unless they both end up as Ellie.

DC2018 · 30/10/2018 13:48

I don't think they are too similar apart from potentially being called Ellie as a nn which I doubt Elliot will. Check with your sister but I doubt it would be an issue

brodiee · 30/10/2018 14:25

Absolutely fine, totally different!

Petalflowers · 30/10/2018 14:26

Totally different. Absolutely fine.

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0lgaDaPolga · 30/10/2018 14:50

Oh that’s a relief, we don’t agree on any other names! Eleanor is 3 and no one calls her Ellie yet. Not planning to shorten or nickname Elliot so should be ok. Thank you!

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Shadow1234 · 30/10/2018 15:23

We have an Elliot in the family, his name gets shortened to Ell not Ellie,
but I also dont see a problem with Elliot and Eleanor

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