Does Ellis sound like a Girls or Boys name?

[astropheed Veteran]

I've been discussing with my Wife for months now on whether or not we'd name our kid Ellis if he's a boy. She's absolutely crazy about it but I just can't get passed how girly it sounds.

 

So, I bring it to Neowin to help me decide.

 

Does Ellis sound like a Girls name or a Boys name?

[+virtorio MVC]

I didn't know it was a first name, I've only ever seen it used as a surname. 

[redfish]

Not sure what the question is? Historically, its a boy's name. There are some historical figures, all men, with the name Ellis, and even some contemporary public figures, like Ellis Henican. Emily Bronte even wrote under the pen name of Ellis Bell, because it was understood as a man's name.

 

Are you asking whether it sounds girly?

[blerk]

Definitely a boy's name but I'm never sure if it is pronounced 'Alice' or 'E-lie-is'

[Jim K Global Moderator]

Male

 

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Ellis

 

When you have a girl you could name her Elise (or if you have twins)  

[Ironman273]

It's whatever you want it to be.

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

I've been discussing with my Wife for months now on whether or not we'd name our kid Ellis if he's a boy. She's absolutely crazy about it but I just can't get passed how girly it sounds.

 

So, I bring it to Neowin to help me decide.

 

Is Ellis a Girls name or a Boys name?

 

you are so right.  please, for the love of your boy, don't name him ellis

it sounds like Alice.  Tell me, is Alice a boy or girl name???

because all the young kids will read it as Alice.

 

this name is past it's due date, it is just not trendy or interesting to name a boy that. 

why does you wife even like it?

[astropheed Veteran]

Are you asking whether it sounds girly?

 

Good call, you're right. I'm asking if it sounds girly.

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

Good call, you're right. I'm asking if it sounds girly.

 

yes,  yes it does.       for older folks, it might not, but i am sure this is how all the young kids are going to call him. Alice

 

why would you pick it for a boy?

[astropheed Veteran]

this name is past it's due date, it is just not trendy or interesting to name a boy that. 

why does you wife even like it?

 

She likes how classy it sounds. She's quite posh, as is her family.

[+Eternal Tempest MVC]

Actually, I think of girl 1st, but not strange for a boy either. 

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

She likes how classy it sounds. She's quite posh, as is her family.

tell her to find a better posh name         it cannot be the only one.  get one that sounds more acceptable for a boy.

 

i am sure as a man he will not care, but as a boy, he might.

[redfish]

Ellison is another option, if that's not too girly or too posh

[astropheed Veteran]

I was trying to compromise and use the name Eli, which she's not totally against. I can perhaps use this thread as an indication that we're putting our potential son on the path of bullyinisation.

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

I was trying to compromise and use the name Eli, which she's not totally against. I can perhaps use this thread as an indication that we're putting our potential son on the path of bullyinisation.

Eli sound way better, I agree.

[vcfan]

first thing I thought when reading the thread title, GIRL NAME

[astropheed Veteran]

first thing I thought when reading the thread title, GIRL NAME

 

my fears are being confirmed lol

[redfish]

Ellissa is the girl's name =D

[Torolol]

warn your wife that she could endanger your son's social life as his peer would mock him: Ellis-abeth.

[T3X4S]

My middle name is Ellis, named after my grandfather.

I hated it growing up. 

 

[The Evil Overlord]

I'll throw in a vote for Both as it can be used either way, Just like some guys named Lyndsey or Tracie, but historically, I've only heard it as a boy's name

[LaP]

I've been discussing with my Wife for months now on whether or not we'd name our kid Ellis if he's a boy. She's absolutely crazy about it but I just can't get passed how girly it sounds.

 

In french it doesn't sound girly at all.

 

If you want a man sounding name you can go with Buck

[DConnell Member]

I've been discussing with my Wife for months now on whether or not we'd name our kid Ellis if he's a boy. She's absolutely crazy about it but I just can't get passed how girly it sounds.

 

So, I bring it to Neowin to help me decide.

 

Does Ellis sound like a Girls name or a Boys name?

 

Honestly, the first thing that came to mind for me was Ellis Island . . .

[Nick H. Supervisor]

Unisex, off the top of my head. If I think further I can only think of boys that have been called Ellis, and that comes with the awesome nickname of "Eli." Well, I think it's awesome.

Edit: "Eli" being pronounced ee-lie, not elly. The pronunciation "elly" could work both ways again.

[astropheed Veteran]

Unisex, off the top of my head. If I think further I can only think of boys that have been called Ellis, and that comes with the awesome nickname of "Eli." Well, I think it's awesome.

Edit: "Eli" being pronounced ee-lie, not elly. The pronunciation "elly" could work both ways again.

 

I really like the name Eli, so hopefully she plays ball. After we're done playing ball, I hope she decides that Eli is a better name.