Elio
Meaning of Elio
Elio is a charming and distinctive name of Italian origin, pronounced as EH-lee-o (/ˈɛ.ljo/). The name Elio is derived from the Greek name Helios, which means "sun," making it a vibrant choice that conveys warmth and brightness. Although traditionally male, its melodic sound has universal appeal. In recent years, Elio has been gaining popularity in the United States, with notable increases in occurrences from 2017 onwards. Notably, in 2023, it ranked 646th with 422 newborns given this name. A variation of the name is Eli, which offers a shorter alternative while retaining its classic elegance. With its rich cultural roots and rising trendiness, Elio makes for an excellent baby name choice that stands out yet remains timeless.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as EH-lee-o (/ˈɛ.ljo/)
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Notable People Named Elio
| Elio Di Rupo is a Belgian politician who served as the prime minister of Belgium and is currently the minister-president of Wallonia, affiliated with the Socialist Party. |
| Elio Toaff was the Chief Rabbi of Rome from 1951 to 2002, known for his influential leadership in the Jewish community. |
| Elio Fiorucci was an Italian fashion designer and the founder of the Fiorucci fashion label. |
| Elio de Angelis was an Italian Formula One racing driver known for his competitive spirit and popularity in the 1980s, tragically passing away in a testing accident in 1986. |
| Elio Leoni Sceti is an Italian businessman, investor, and co-founder of The Craftory, known for his leadership in consumer products and early-stage company investments. |
| Elio Vittorini was an influential Italian writer and novelist known for his anti-fascist novel Conversations in Sicily, which gained international attention with an introduction by Ernest Hemingway. |
| Elio Germano is an acclaimed Italian actor, known for his award-winning performances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. |
| Stefano Belisari, also known as Elio, is an Italian singer and musician, best known as a founding member of the rock band Elio e le Storie Tese. |
| Elio Schneeman was an American poet known for his work in the New York City poetry scene and his contributions to various literary magazines and anthologies. |
| Elio Roca, born Roberto Orlando Bracone Macceialli, was a well-known Argentine singer. |
| Elio Locatelli was an Italian speed skater and a technical commissioner for the Italy national athletics team. |
| Elio Gaspari is a prominent Brazilian journalist and writer known for his political opinion column in Folha de S.Paulo and his comprehensive historical account of the Brazilian military dictatorship. |
| Elio Verde is an Italian judoka who competed in the men's 66 kg category at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Elio Steiner (1904–1965) was a prominent Italian stage and film actor known for his roles in over forty films, including The Song of Love (1930), the first Italian sound film. |
| Elio Gerussi was an Italian racing cyclist who participated in the 1961 Tour de France. |
