Elliot
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Origin of the name Elliott:
Transferred use of the surname that originated as a diminutive of the Old French Ēlie, a cognate of the Hebrew Elijah (Jehovah is God). The name received a boost in popularity due to the central character in the popular movie E.T. Var: Eliot, Eliott, Elliott.
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I can't believe there are people who are using this name for girls. It's a gorgeous boy's name, but for a girl? NO WAY.
- Personal experiences with the name Elliot: | Edit
We have never had a bad experience... All I ever here anyone say is 'What a great name!'
My son is named Elliot. We call him "E" sometimes for short. We've only had compliments-- we gave him a name that is strong and that he can grow into.
- Nicknames for Elliot: | Edit
El
Eli
Lotte
"E"- Meanings and history of the name Elliot: | Edit
I think it's an Anglicized version of Elijah.
- Famous real-life people named Elliot: | Edit
Elliot Gould
Elliott Smith- singer- Elliot in song, story & screen: | Edit
Dr. Elliot Reid (played by Sarah Chalke), lead character in the American television comedy Scrubs
Elliot Stabler - Law and Order SVU detective
Elliot was the name of the dragon in "Pete's Dragon"
Elliot Moose (is my son's favorite)
Elliot was the little boy in "ET"
Elliot Murtaugh was the name of a character in the second "cheaper by the dozen" movie
Elliot Goldsworthy is a character in Degrassi
Name Lists Featuring This Name
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Global Popularity of the Name Elliot
- #34 in Sweden
- #36 in Canada (Quebec)
- #89 in England
- #160 in Scotland
- #182 in Norway
- #208 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #318 in Canada (Alberta)
- #332 in United States
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