Elmo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The meaning of Elmo cannot be definitively attributed, but it is often interpreted to mean "to protect."
Pronunciation
EHL-mo(Italian, English)
Elmo is pronounced "EL-mo."
Popularity
Elmo is not a very popular name, ranking at #8,864 in the United States in 2019.

cartoon of the name Elmo
Cartoon of Elmo

Elmo Name meanings & History

Elmo is derived from the Greek name Helmos, which means "to drive away.". The meaning of Elmo cannot be definitively attributed, but it is often interpreted to mean "to protect.". Originally a short form of names ending with the Old German element helm meaning "helmet, protection", such as Guglielmo or Anselmo. It is also a derivative of Erasmus, via the old Italian short form Ermo. Saint Elmo, also known as Saint Erasmus, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron of sailors. Saint Elmo's fire is said to be a sign of his protection.In the English-speaking world this name is now associated with a red muppet character from the children's television program Sesame Street. Elmo is a name that is generally found in the Western world.

Zodiac Sign of Elmo: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elmo:

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

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

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

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete

Elmo is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people who have gone by the name Elmo include Elmo Lincoln, an American actor who appeared in silent films, and Elmo Zumwalt, a former Chief of Naval Operations for the United States Navy. Additionally, Elmo is the name of a popular character on the children's TV show, Sesame Street.

2.) Elmo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) lovable, friendly. (Italian) guardian. (Latin) a familiar form of Anselm. (English) a form of Elmer.


3.) Elmo (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) gregarious

Other Forms: Ellmo, Elmoh


4.) Elmo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Elmo means "helmet of protection" or "noble and renowned" in Italian.


cartoon of the name Elmo
Cartoon of Elmo

Description: The name Elmo means "helmet of protection" or "noble and renowned" in Italian. Short form of Elmar. The name Elmo is predominantly used in Italian-speaking countries, but can also be found throughout the English-speaking world.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Elmo include Elmo Lincoln, an American film actor who appeared in many silent films, and Elmo Langley, a retired American NASCAR driver.

Related Names to Elmo

Related names for Elmo include Erasmus, Elmer, and Almo.

Similar Names