Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛl.məɹ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a surname that was derived from the Old English name Æðelmær. In the United States it is sometimes given in honour of brothers Jonathan (1745-1817) and Ebenezer Elmer (1752-1843), who were active in early American politics.

Related Names

RootElmer (surname)
User SubmissionElmer

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Estonia: March 4
Finland: January 3

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Entry updated June 13, 2019