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Eligio
Pronounced eh-LEE-hee-oh /ɛˈli.hi.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: An Italian/Spanish form of Eligius — from Latin eligere, 'to choose', hence 'chosen; the chosen one' (St. Eligius, patron of metalworkers)Low
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History & Origin
Eligio is an Italian/Spanish form of Eligius — from Latin eligere, 'to choose', hence 'chosen; the chosen one' (St. Eligius, patron of metalworkers). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEE-hee-oh').
In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, the-chosen-one at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Eligio mean?
Eligio is Italian/Spanish for 'chosen; the chosen one' (from Latin eligere, 'to choose').
How do you pronounce Eligio?
It's said eh-LEE-hee-oh /ɛˈli.hi.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Eligio a boy or girl name?
Eligio is a boy's name.
How popular is Eligio?
Eligio is a rare name in the U.S.