Elmer

Boy

Origin: Germanic · Old English

Meaning

“noble and famous”

Cultural Notes

Elmer peaked in American popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the cartoon character Elmer Fudd cemented its old-fashioned image.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Elmer

  • Elmer Fudd, Elmer Bernstein, Elmer's Glue (brand)

Variants & Spellings

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