The nameÉloi
Éloi is the French form of Eligius, a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "chosen". It is the name of a very popular saint, adviser to King Dagobert.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Éloi comes from the Latin Eligius, derived from eligere, "to choose".
Origin
Latin. Saint Eligius, a goldsmith who became bishop of Noyon in the 7th century, was adviser to King Dagobert I.
History
Saint Eligius is the patron of goldsmiths and metalworkers. The French nursery song "Le bon roi Dagobert" made him familiar to every child. The name has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
Famous people named Éloi
- Saint Eligius, goldsmith and bishop of Noyon
Popularity of the name Éloi
Éloi in France
Éloi was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,865 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Éloi. Half of all babies named Éloi in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 200 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Éloi mean?
Éloi comes from the Latin Eligius, derived from eligere, "to choose".
What is the origin of the name Éloi?
Latin. Saint Eligius, a goldsmith who became bishop of Noyon in the 7th century, was adviser to King Dagobert I.
Is Éloi a girl's or a boy's name?
Éloi is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Éloi?
Saint Eligius, goldsmith and bishop of Noyon.