I like this name! I prefer it on a boy though because it sounds masculine. In my opinion, naming a girl Eli is like naming a boy Rebecca, it just doesn't match.
I don’t know how people see this on a boy. It is 100% feminine, the website is wrong. It is pronounced EH-Lee.
― Anonymous User 2/5/2021
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If I had a son I wanted to call him Eli. I love the sound of this name. It’s simple but strong. Although, there are too many Eli’s floating around now.
Eli is such a beautiful name. I'm torn between Ezra and Eli for my first boy. Both names sound absolutely beautiful and super modern. I don't know what to do. ;)
My favourite name of all time! I've been in love with this name for years! I hope I have a son one day so I can name him Eli. Such a strong and powerful sounding name. I also love the way it looks.
I like the name, but I remember knowing this guy in middle school named Eli who often pretended to be "dark" and "deep" by writing horrible poetry and taking everything too seriously. The name sounds nice, but I'll always remember that whiny twelve-year-old when I hear it, despite not wanting to. Otherwise, I don't have an issue with it as a nickname or full name.
Works out much better as a short from of Elijah, Elias, or Elliot or something like that.
― Anonymous User 7/25/2015
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This is a great name for a boy, and I can understand the popularity unlike so many other names today. It's strong and masculine but would sound cute on a little boy but great on the boy as he ages. I really like this name. This could also be used as a nickname for Elijah, but I think Eli is better on its own.
Most people I know seem to think Eli is more of an "old man" kinda name, but I know an exceptionally handsome bearer of it. It's very short but sounds strong and purposeful.