Ok, definitely a little different, but what do you think of Elliette for a girl?
I saw it the other day, and it's supposedly the female version of Elliot. I do like how it 'ette' makes it more feminine.
So, what do you think?
Possible nicknames?
=) Thanks
2007-10-11 08:22:49 · 19 answers · asked by Allgeier 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I actually like Eliot for a girl, and this spelling is a nice literary nod to George Eliot (pen name of Mary Ann Evans, if you're not familiar). Definitely a strong namesake. ;)
Elliette, however, doesn't appeal to me in the least. It is NOT "the female version" of Elliot, because no such actual version exists. It is, however, a simple misspelling of the name in an attempt to make it appear more feminine. Just as one could name a girl Broos or Jahnythann and call them feminine forms of Bruce and Jonathan. Saying it simply doesn't make it so.
That said, I actually like less expected, traditionally-masculine choices for girls. I just find the trend to purposefully misspell them and assume an incorrect form somehow indicates femininity very unnecessary (and in many cases, quite awful, to be blunt). If you like Eliot, this seems the most sensible spelling. No reason to toy with the spelling if you like the name. Just use it.
2007-10-11 08:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ellie is a nickname for it. However when I hear Elliette it sounds like Elliot so I think of a boy. Anyway, hope this helps. GOD bless.
2007-10-15 08:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks great in print but could be confusing when said out loud in a classroom setting...sounds too much like Elliot.
Nickname would be Ellie which is a much prettier name than Elliette
2007-10-11 16:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Ellietta version suggested earlier, sounds more feminine. Like, Henriet & Henrietta are female versions of Henry.
Nicknames could be Ellie, Ella, Etta, Ell, Letta.
Good luck with whatever name you choose. It's a good idea to sound out nicknames now as we all know someone with a nickname horror story ;-)
2007-10-11 08:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by jkw4464 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think the 'female version' looks funny... I would just stick to Elliot; i've seen girls with that spelling of the name. Usually blonds, but of course that doesn't matter.
Ella is nice nickname for either spelling.
2007-10-11 08:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Missy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's kind of dumb since most people will not see the name in print and will naturally assume you gave your daughter the male name of Elliot. Don't do this to her.
2007-10-11 08:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horrible.
2007-10-11 16:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It still sounds like Elliot to me. Maybe Ellietta or Eliana??
2007-10-11 08:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Lioness 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love elliette for a girl too bad my husband doesnt but its very cute and there aren't very many out there. Good choice.
2007-10-11 08:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by mrshull1105 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i like it!!!
you could also spell it Elliett or Elliet.
i love the girl on scrubs. reminds me of her.
call her elle, or ellie for short
2007-10-11 08:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋