Elmer

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Elmer means "noble" or "famous" in Old English.
Pronunciation
EHL-mər
Elmer is pronounced as "EL-mer."
Popularity
According to data from 2021, Elmer is not one of the most popular baby names in the world. In the United States, it is ranked number 1,743 on the list of most popular names.

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Elmer Name meanings & History

The name Elmer is of English origin. The name Elmer means "noble" or "famous" in Old English. 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. The name Elmer is used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Elmer: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elmer:

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven

L: Lovely,Languid,Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lover

M: Mommy,Memory,Mother,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

Elmer is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Elmer include Elmer Bernstein (American composer and conductor), Elmer Gantry (fictional character in the eponymous novel by Sinclair Lewis), and Elmer Rice (American playwright).

2.) Elmer (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) noble; famous.

Other Forms: Aylmer, Elemer, Ellmer, Elmar, Elmir, Ulmer


3.) Elmer (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) famed

Other Forms: Ell, Elm, Elmar, Elmir, Elmo, Elmoh


4.) Elmer (Male)

Usage: Estonian

Meanings: As previously mentioned, the name Elmer means "noble" or "famous". It is often associated with strength of character, leadership, and honor.


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Cartoon of Elmer

Description: The name Elmer has Old English origins and means "noble" or "famous". As previously mentioned, the name Elmer means "noble" or "famous". It is often associated with strength of character, leadership, and honor. Variant of Elmar. Elmer is most commonly used in English-speaking countries like the United States and England.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Elmer include Elmer Bernstein (music composer), Elmer Davis (journalist), and Elmer Fudd (cartoon character).

5.) ELMER (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating from the obsolete Old English Ethelmar, Edelmar, a compound name composed of the elements wthel, wdel (noble) and mw (famous): hence, “noble and famous.” (ELMER)


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