Elliott

Elliott is a surname and a given name of English origin. It derives from the medieval given name Eliot or Eliott, a form of Elias (Elijah). The element -ott is a common diminutive or patronymic suffix in medieval English naming, so Elliott may originally have meant “son of Eliot.” Variants include Eliot, Eliott, Ellot, and Ellott, with Elliott being the standard modern surname form.

As a given name, Elliott is used for all genders but has historically been more common for boys. In contemporary usage it is widely recognized as a unisex name in English-speaking countries. Spelling variants such as Elliot, Eliot, and Eliott are common, and the name has grown in popularity as a first name in the United States and Britain.

As a surname, Elliott is widespread in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Australia, among other countries. It is often associated with English or Scottish ancestry and appears across various regions and communities.

In popular culture, the given name Elliott is recognized as the boy’s name in the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The name has appeared in literature and media in numerous spellings and forms, reflecting its long-standing use in English-speaking societies.

See also: Eliot, Elliotte, Ellott, Elliott (disambiguation).