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Origin: Swiss

Meaning: Goatskin; The protecting

Egidus is a Swiss name for boys. Closely related to the name Aegidus, it’s derived from the Greek word _aigis_ meaning “goatskin.” The Swiss may have been in touch with Greek literature as early as the 18th century. Through readings and discussions, they might have come to know that the shield the Greek god Zeus and the goddess Athena wielded was famously made from goatskin, giving Egidus a second meaning of “the protecting.” If you wish to guard your precious child from any and all harm, this name serves two purposes.