- Meaning
- The Lord is my God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Elliott
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Eli, El
What people expect from a Elliott
Elliott mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Elliott: name scorecard
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Elliott · nickname: El
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "ll" (y in Spanish).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "The Lord is my God".
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Strangers shown a face guessed the person's real name well above chance. We may slowly grow into our names.
Zwebner et al. (2017)Questions about Elliott
What does the name Elliott mean?
Elliott is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord is my God".
Is Elliott a boy or girl name?
Elliott is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Elliott?
Elliott is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Elliott?
Common nicknames for Elliott are Eli and El.
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