Eligius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Eligius means "chosen one" or "elected" in Latin.
Popularity
Eligius is a rare name that ranks low in popularity in the world. It is not commonly used as a given name in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

cartoon of the name Eligius
Cartoon of Eligius

Eligius Name meanings & History

Eligius means "chosen one" or "elected" in Latin. Late Latin name derived from Latin eligere "to choose". The 7th-century Saint Eligius is the patron saint of metalworkers. Eligius is primarily used as a given name for boys in Christian families with a particular devotion to Saint Eligius or for those who have an interest in the arts or metallurgy.

Zodiac Sign of Eligius: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eligius:

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enliven

L: Languid,Lover,Lazy,Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off

U: Understanding,Unity,Utopia,Undermining,Universality

S: Security,Sensuality,Status,Solidity,Success,Sex,Social Standing

Eligius is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There have been a few notable people throughout history with the name Eligius, including Saint Eligius, a 7th-century bishop and metalworker; Eligius Franz Joseph Karl Albrecht, a German-Canadian businessman and philanthropist; and Eligius Weiss, an American television executive who served as the president of ABC Television Network.

Related Names to Eligius

Some related names of Eligius include Eloi, Lois, Loy, and Elige.