Sun or gift of the sun
Elio is derived from Helios, the Greek personification of the sun. It is a popular name in Italy and France, often associated with warmth, light, and vitality. The name gained significant international attention following the success of the novel and film 'Call Me by Your Name'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Protagonist of the novel and film 'Call Me by Your Name' · Call Me by Your Name
Italian Formula One racing driver
Influential Italian novelist and editor
Former Prime Minister of Belgium