He's never just "Eli." As far as he's concerned, he rejected that name the second he realized he could have a choice, and it means nothing to him anymore. Except for something people seem to keep bringing up, anyway.

Yes, it annoys the hell out of him.

"No, I suppose they don't. What, did you expect me to change my mind about it?"

Because like hell he will. But hey. At least he's a little more restrained about it. A little.