'eulogy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'eulogia,' where 'eu-' meant 'well' and 'logos' meant 'word' or 'speech.'

'eulogia' transformed into the Latin word 'eulogium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'eulogy' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a blessing or praise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing.'