Eliot

Masculine

Meaning

My God is Jehovah or the Lord is my God.

Etymology

Eliot is derived from Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, combining eli (my God) and yahu (Jehovah). The name was anglicized and shortened in English usage.

About the Name Eliot

Eliot is an English variant of Elijah that became particularly well-known through literary figures in the 19th and 20th centuries. It combines biblical heritage with a modern, literary sensibility.

Notable Bearers

T.S. Eliot (American-British poet) George Eliot (English novelist)

Historical People Named Eliot

Eliot WADSWORTH

Eliot Woods