Egidio

Egidio is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of the Latin name Aegidius, which in turn derives from the Greek name Aegídios. The exact meaning of the root is uncertain, but the name has long been associated with Saint Giles, known in Italian as Sant'Egidio.

In Italy, the name was common in the medieval period and remains in use today among Italian-speaking communities; outside Italy it appears mainly within Italian diaspora.

The name is also linked to notable institutions named after the saint, most prominently the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic lay movement founded in Rome in 1968 that focuses on humanitarian relief and interfaith dialogue.

While not among the most common Italian names today, Egidio continues to be used and is documented in historical and contemporary records.