Eligius

eh-LIH-jus3 syllables

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Derived from Latin, associated with a saint known for his craftsmanship. (Modern)

What does Eligius mean?

Modern: Derived from Latin, associated with a saint known for his craftsmanship.. Eligius is derived from the Latin name 'Eligius', which means 'chosen'. It is associated with Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths and craftsmen.

Is Eligius a good dog name?

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Eligius in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Eligius in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Eligius suit?

Classic

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Eligius

When Eligius joined the playgroup, the others thought he'd be all regal. But after one swoop of his tail, they discovered he was just a pup ready to play, not a pup in a suit!

Names similar to Eligius

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