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Elliot - classless?

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 19:21

Do you think of Elliot as classless? And do you like it? Be kind -my brain is fried!

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 20:24

What did you choose?

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We’ve called him Arthur which people seem to either love or hate 😂 it’s also quite popular apparently so might not be to your taste?
Quite a few people said he looked like an Arthur and it was already on our list and now he’s called that, I can’t imagine him being anything else.

SweetSakura · 03/03/2023 20:34

I'd always thought of it as LMC/WC but if I liked it that wouldn't bother me.

loobylou10 · 03/03/2023 20:38

My Elliot is 26 and was the only one we knew of when he was born. Great name imo!!

Knowivedonewrong · 03/03/2023 20:39

How on earth are any babies names lower middle class or working class? Jesus Wept! Mumsnet is batshit!

Findyourneutralspace · 03/03/2023 20:39

I don’t really understand why people are bothered about class but honestly, I think there’s a lot more that identifies class than a name.
Some names are more obviously upper class or working class or whatever, but Elliot isn’t one of them.
It’s like James. A child from any socio-economic group could wear it well. They would have other class signifiers, but being called Elliot wouldn’t be one of them.

Phillipa12 · 03/03/2023 20:40

I have an Elliott and a Henry.

GHxx · 03/03/2023 20:42

It’s always been one of my favourite boys names. I’m a teacher and have never taught one even though it’s quite a popular name

Findyourneutralspace · 03/03/2023 20:43

Oh, and I love Elliot, if my opinion matters! I like to think my own children’s names (traditional) are fairly classless - and we’re a real hodge podge of backgrounds and outcomes.

ThePoshUns · 03/03/2023 20:45

It's a lovely name timeless

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 21:06

Findyourneutralspace · 03/03/2023 20:39

I don’t really understand why people are bothered about class but honestly, I think there’s a lot more that identifies class than a name.
Some names are more obviously upper class or working class or whatever, but Elliot isn’t one of them.
It’s like James. A child from any socio-economic group could wear it well. They would have other class signifiers, but being called Elliot wouldn’t be one of them.

That’s what I had thought so been surprising to hear others say otherwise!

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daisypond · 03/03/2023 21:32

I like Elliot rather a lot, but I don’t think it’s the same class as Henry. Or James either, for that matter, as someone said.

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 21:34

daisypond · 03/03/2023 21:32

I like Elliot rather a lot, but I don’t think it’s the same class as Henry. Or James either, for that matter, as someone said.

More like with Finn or Max?

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Tryingtryingandtrying · 03/03/2023 21:36

Maybe Monty would go better

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 21:41

Tryingtryingandtrying · 03/03/2023 21:36

Maybe Monty would go better

Hmm that’s too posh for me!

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Luredbyapomegranate · 03/03/2023 21:51

I don’t especially like it, but it’s very middle of the road, not associated with any class I wouldn’t think.

11GrumpsaGrumping · 03/03/2023 21:52

How bizarre.

I have an Elliot. Not that it matters but firmly middle class here...

What a weird place this is sometimes

Twoinapod · 03/03/2023 21:52

To me Elliot is WC, it’s also quite dated now.

it’s definitely not in the same vibe as Henry which is lovely.

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 21:53

11GrumpsaGrumping · 03/03/2023 21:52

How bizarre.

I have an Elliot. Not that it matters but firmly middle class here...

What a weird place this is sometimes

Yes I’ve found this fascinating tbh

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 21:53

Twoinapod · 03/03/2023 21:52

To me Elliot is WC, it’s also quite dated now.

it’s definitely not in the same vibe as Henry which is lovely.

Dated in what way? It’s still top 100 but do you think it’s declining in popularity?

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FakeBilly · 03/03/2023 21:54

Findyourneutralspace · 03/03/2023 20:39

I don’t really understand why people are bothered about class but honestly, I think there’s a lot more that identifies class than a name.
Some names are more obviously upper class or working class or whatever, but Elliot isn’t one of them.
It’s like James. A child from any socio-economic group could wear it well. They would have other class signifiers, but being called Elliot wouldn’t be one of them.

Elliott is much more class-specific than James.

AnnaDomini · 03/03/2023 22:02

Only because James is completely classless.

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 22:04

FakeBilly · 03/03/2023 21:54

Elliott is much more class-specific than James.

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In what way?

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hoorayhooray · 03/03/2023 22:06

11GrumpsaGrumping · 03/03/2023 21:52

How bizarre.

I have an Elliot. Not that it matters but firmly middle class here...

What a weird place this is sometimes

Yes
I have a Henry and an Elliot
Hence clicking on this thread

We are firmly MC

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barca123 · 03/03/2023 22:07

hoorayhooray · 03/03/2023 22:06

Yes
I have a Henry and an Elliot
Hence clicking on this thread

We are firmly MC

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Thanks! I thought they went well together!

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AnnaDomini · 03/03/2023 22:09

Not batshit, @Knowivedonewrong , some names are more popular with certain demographics.