I actually have a best friend named
Elijah and he does not go by
Eli. In fact, the only one who does call him
Eli is his mother, occasionally. I've only ever met one
Eli and I live in the US. I think it's a fine and handsome name to use, so if you like it, go for it!
Please vote on my PNL! (-:
http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/174843