Eligius
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GenderBoyOriginLatinSay iteh-LIJ-ee-usPopularityrare
Pronounced eh-LIJ-ee-us
About the name Eligius
Eligius was a master goldsmith turned bishop, now the patron saint of metalworkers and horses. The name feels crafted and deliberate, exactly as its meaning suggests.
Skilled and generous, someone who transforms what they touch.
Fun fact
He was renowned as one of the finest goldsmiths of the Merovingian court before becoming a bishop.
Nicknames for Eligius
EliLoy
Variations
EloiEloyLoye
Famous people named Eligius
- Saint Eligius (goldsmith-bishop)