Egide
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Egide
Egide derives from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield-bearer" or "protection," stemming from the Greek word "aigis" (aegis).
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Etymology
Egide derives from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield-bearer" or "protection," stemming from the Greek word "aigis" (aegis). The name was popularized by Saint Aegidius (Saint Giles), an early Christian hermit and martyr, and has been used primarily in Italian, French, and other Romance-language Catholic communities throughout medieval and modern history.
Egide currently ranks #837 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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