Elpidio
hopeful or son of hope (Greek via Spanish)
Elpidio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 471, with 14,140 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
hopeful or son of hope (Greek via Spanish)
Elpidio entered the Philippine naming pool during the Spanish colonial era via Catholic calendar traditions honoring Saint Elpidius. It became a notable traditional Filipino given name, famously borne by the sixth President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
Derived from the Late Greek name Elpidios (Ἐλπίδιος), which comes from 'elpis' meaning 'hope'. It was adopted into Spanish through Christian saint veneration and introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
A classic, traditional name in the Philippines, frequently shortened to familiar nicknames such as 'Pidiong', 'Pido', or 'Elpid'. Today, it is largely considered a grandfatherly or vintage name.
Related forms
- Elpidio Spanish
- Elpidio Italian
- Elpidios Greek
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Elpidio with common surname pairs
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Is Elpidio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Elpidio is number 471, with 14,140 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.