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Delmar

del-MAR

Popularity

#4726

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

14,361

Peak Year

#360 in 1927

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Delmar has both Spanish and Germanic roots. It is thought to mean 'from the sea' or 'famous through the sea'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Delmar Watson

    American child actor

  • Delmar D. Darrah

    American politician

Nicknames

DelMar

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

StrongLoyalDependableFriendly

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