Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. EHL-mər  [key·IPA]

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.

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Name Days

Estonia: March 4
Finland: January 3

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Entry updated June 13, 2019