Elliot

“My God is Yahweh”, through the usual Elias–Elijah derivation.

Elliot is an English given name taken from a surname, with the inherited meaning “my God is Yahweh” through its usual connection to Elias and Elijah. The route runs through a medieval pet form that became a family name. Other histories exist for the surname, so this explanation does not establish the ancestry of every Elliot family. As a given name, Elliot is used for boys and girls. Its two l letters and single final t distinguish it from Elliott, which has the same documented English pronunciation. If you like that sound but prefer a slightly lighter look on the page, Elliot offers it without an extra final letter. In English, the emphasis falls at the beginning and the last vowel is light. The flowing opening gives it a gentle quality, while the closing t keeps the outline tidy. It can feel classic and composed without needing a long, ceremonial form.

Etymology: An English surname adopted as a given name. Its usual explanation leads through a medieval diminutive of Elias to Elijah; not all surname lineages share that origin.