Patrick or Elliot?

[Tozzie]

Just that really!

We’re slightly leaning towards Elliot but read in a few threads on here that it’s a bit of a ‘naughty’ name which I’d never thought of before. Are they potentially also both a bit outdated?! I can’t tell if I’m just getting in my head about this now!

We also already have a little girl called Nora

I think Patrick is more of a classic. If the choice was mine, that's the name I'd choose.

Patrick

Patrick

Wow patrick is getting really popular!
I know 4 little Patrick's!! It's a lovely classic name!!

Ime the name Paddy is used as a term for a dc having a tantrum!!
Neither 'go' with Nora..
What about Miles?

Both nice names but be ready to never hear the T of Elliot.

having been a teacher I haven’t spotted Elliot as being naughty. Nicknames likely (even if you don’t choose them) El or Els.

Patrick is more common, Pat or Paddy likely - I like Patrick but don’t like Pat!

Same. Also have a lovely friend called Patrick (Paddy). It’s just got a nice feel as a name.

Yes I feel the same about Pat, but I like Paddy so I wonder if we could try to lead with that as his nickname. I don’t mind El or Els either

Patrick

These were both on my shortlist. Lovely names. How long is your surname? As Elliot has 3 syllables, it might be a bit of a mouthful with a longer surname...

I love Patrick, and Paddy as a nickname

Elliott.

Both are lovely names. Wait until you him and decide then, and also want goes best with your last name.

Congratulations x

Patrick

Patrick is lovely. Elliot is dated.

Team Elliot

I like both. I know an Elliott, in his 20’s. Has a girlfriend called Nora. I think the names go well together.
Plenty of Patricks here in Ireland. More often than not called Paddy or Pa.

Eliott, but ideally I'd split the difference and go Eric

Patrick. I prefer the spelling Eliot as in the poet. I find it a bit classier than Elliot. Maybe because of TS.

Absolutely love Patrick! I’m not as fond of Elliott but it’s not a ‘naughty’ name in my experience

Patrick

Patrick is classy and won't date. Elliot will date and isn't particularly classy.

I know a couple of little boys called Patrick and think it's lovely

Thanks everyone! I thought that this would be more evenly split to be honest, but a clear majority for Patrick

Our surname is one syllable and ends in an S - a similar vibe to Mills if that makes a difference. We also have some (although not loads!) of Irish heritage from my husband’s side which it would be nice to nod to.