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Delmer

DEL-mer

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

7,665

Peak Year

#205 in 1924

First Recorded

1883

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Delmer is an English name likely derived from a surname indicating someone who lived near a 'dell by the mere' (small lake).

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Delmer Daves

    American film director and screenwriter.

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Personality Traits

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