This first name of God will soon be a hit among boys: it has everything going for it

Some parents want to find a powerful first name for their future child, one that is unusual, and if possible a story behind it to tell. If this is your case, or if a loved one is embarking on this arduous quest, know that there is a trend slowly emerging towards male first names, according toStéphanie Rapoport, author of “L’Officiel des Noms” (First editions). The expert actually told us that a particular first name will soon be all the rage. It should even appear in the top 20 national first names in 2025.

It is also a first name inherited from the gods in Greek mythology, it is Elio. A short first name composed of four letters, the meaning of which is very symbolic. If we look at its etymology, it comes from ancient Greek helioswhich means “sun”. Its history is particularly rich since it refers to the god of the Sun, Helios, in Greek mythology. It is even represented by a giant bronze statue, the famous Colossus of Rhodes, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, note the authors in the latest edition of “L’Officiel des Noms”, published last September. At the time, people worshiped him, which lasted until ancient times. It subsequently lost popularity, but it has nevertheless survived the centuries.

“In the 90s, there was a real appetite for mythological first names. This ended up stagnating, but there are still first names like Elio or Luna for girls who are today on the verge of the national top 20” , Stéphanie Rapoport explained to us in particular. Overall, the return of this trend is also observed in Europe, particularly in Italy. “It is on the verge of entering the top 10 in French-speaking Switzerland”, can also be read in the first name guide.

Today, in France, Elio is given to almost one boy in 120. It is also the 124th most given male first name since the year 2000. Concerning its spelling, note that this first name is even rarer in the form “Helios” and “Helio”. Attention therefore to future parents who are looking for a powerful and trendy first name, but also very rare!