Eloi Name Meaning

The name Eloi is of French and Spanish origin. It is derived from the Latin name Eloy, which itself derived from the Eloi tribe in ancient France.

There are not many famous personalities with the name Eloi, but a notable figure is Saint Eloi (also known as Saint Eligius). He was a 7th-century French bishop, goldsmith, and advisor to the Merovingian kings. Saint Eloi is often depicted as the patron saint of metalworkers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and those who work with horses.