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Elmore

EL-mor

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

3,967

Peak Year

#131 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from Old English elements meaning 'elm tree' and 'moor' or 'marsh land'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Elmore Leonard

    American novelist and screenwriter, crime fiction specialist.

  • Elmore James

    Influential American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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