Germanic · Boy name
Elmer
“noble, famous”
About the name Elmer
Elmer is derived from Germanic elements meaning ‘noble’ and ‘famous’, through the Old English name Æthelmær, from æthel, ‘noble’, and mære, ‘famous’. It survived as an English surname and returned as a given name in the United States, mainly in the nineteenth century. Elmer Fudd is a famous character in Warner Bros. cartoons, the hunter who pursues Bugs Bunny. The children’s book character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant also carries the name.
- Meaning
- noble, famous
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EL-mer(2 syl.)
Middle names for Elmer
- Elmer James
- Elmer William
- Elmer Henry
- Elmer Charles
- Elmer David
Questions about Elmer
- What does Elmer mean?
- Elmer is a Germanic name meaning "noble, famous".
- How do you pronounce Elmer?
- Elmer is pronounced EL-mer, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Elmer?
- Variants of Elmer include Almer, Helmer.
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