Baby Name Poll

I’ve run into a little set back in the naming process. We find out next week if baby is a boy or girl. My husband and I have said for years and years if we ever have a daughter we want to name her Elliot and call her Elli for short. We’ve mentioned the name to a few people, family and close friends, and people either love it or are confused by it. It’s really put a damper on the whole baby naming process for me. How much does everyone else’s opinions matter? What should we do? Use what we’ve always loved or look for, what we feel, is second best? Thanks!