French · Latin

Éloi

Pronounced ay-LWAHShare

Meaning: Chosen

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Éloi is the French form of Eligius, from the Latin verb to choose. The name is associated with the seventh-century saint honored by metalworkers.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Éloi comes from French and Latin.

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