Name meaning
Elmer
means “noble and famous”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Elmer · Aylmer
- Say it
- EL-mer
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Elmer comes from the Old English Æthelmær, from æðel, noble, and mære, famous.
Roots
From Old English æðel (noble) + mære (famous).
Where it is used
Aylmer is related.
Elmer name FAQ
What does the name Elmer mean?
Elmer means “noble and famous”. From Old English æðel (noble) + mære (famous).
Where does the name Elmer come from?
Elmer is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Elmer?
Elmer is usually pronounced EL-mer.
Is Elmer a boy's or a girl's name?
Elmer is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Elmer?
Related spellings and forms include Aylmer.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.