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BoyGermanic

Elmo

EL-moh

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

10,338

Peak Year

#409 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of Germanic names beginning with the element 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elmo Lincoln

    American actor (first Tarzan)

  • Elmo Shropshire

    American veterinarian and singer

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Personality Traits

FriendlyHappyProtectivePlayful

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