Elliott is associated with the meaning “The Lord is my God” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Elliott comes from a medieval English surname that traveled backward through time to its roots in ancient Greece. The name ultimately derives from Elijah, the Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is my God." This biblical connection arrived in England through the Greek form "Elias," which Norman settlers brought across the Channel after 1066. English speakers transformed Elias into Eliot, Eliott, and eventually Elliott, each spelling carrying the same spiritual heritage.