Eloi - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Eloi \e-l

is pronounced EE-loy. It is of French and Latin origin, and its meaning is "chosen". Short form of Eligius. Saint Eligius was a sixth century French metalworker and engraver of coins who later founded a monastery and a convent. He is patron saint of blacksmiths, watchmakers, and other metalworkers.

Eloi has 3 variant forms: Eligio, Eligius and Eloy.

For more information, see also the related name Eli.

Baby names that sound like Eloi are Elois, Ali, Aloj, Alois, Ely, Elie, Elia and Eliu.

Eloi is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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