Elliott

Through Elias and Elijah: “my God is Yahweh”.

Elliott comes into English given-name use through a surname. Its usual derivation leads back to Elias, a form of Elijah, and the Hebrew meaning “my God is Yahweh”. A medieval affectionate form lies between the biblical name and the surname; some Scottish surname lines instead connect with Elwood. In English, Elliott is used for boys and girls. The pronunciation /ˈɛl.i.ət/ has three syllables, with the weight at the beginning and a light finish. To our ear, that rhythm gives an established surname name an unexpectedly gentle touch. Elliott can appeal to families who enjoy a traditional feel without a heavy sound. Its two l letters and two t letters give the written name a fuller look than Elliot, which shares the English pronunciation.

Etymology: An English surname used as a given name, usually traced to a medieval diminutive of Elias, a form of Elijah. Some Scottish surname lines have a separate history linked to Elwood.