Loy

Loy is a male first name that is considered a short form of Eloy, which in turn goes back to Eligius. Figuratively, this name means 'the chosen one'.

What does the name Loy mean?

The name Loy is derived from Eloy, which in turn comes from Eligius. Figuratively, it stands for 'the chosen one'. The roots of the name lie in the Latin ēlĭgo or ēlĭgĕre, meaning 'chosen', 'selected', or 'to choose'. Other variants include Eligiusz and Eligio.

Where does the name Loy come from?

The first name Loy has Latin origins and means 'the chosen one'. The etymology comes from the Latin composition ēlĭgo or ēlĭgĕre, which encompasses the terms chosen, selected, and to choose. This origin is rooted in the German language.

How do you pronounce Loy?

The pronunciation of Loy is monosyllabic and is articulated as [lɔʏ]. The diphthong -oy combines darkness and light in a flowing sound movement. This reduced sound form gives the name a clear and concentrated note. Loy sounds minimalist and independent – concise, light, and with a subtle elegance.

When is the name day of Loy?

The name day of Loy is celebrated on December 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Loy is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most common male first names. In the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. Information about the global popularity and frequency of Loy, as well as its rankings in the first name charts of individual countries, can be found here.

Famous people

• Alan Loy Macginnis (American writer)
• Jeb Loy Nichols (musician from America)
• Loy Allen Bowlin (American artist)
• Loy Ehrlich (musician from the USA)
• Loy Hanning (American baseball player)
• Loy Hering (sculptor from Germany)
• Loy Jeb Nichols (American singer)
• Loy Mendonsa (singer from India)
• Loy Petersen (American basketball player)
• Loy Wesselburg (producer, film music composer)