Elmer

Thanks to Elmer Fudd, Elmer the Cow, and even Elmer's glue, this name has become a bit of a joke -- the quintessential so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out name. But with its trendy El-beginning and popular er-ending, who knows?

Hard as it may be to believe today, Elmer was a Top 100 name for at least 50+ years--until 1937--hitting Number 38 at the turn of the last century. One literary reference is the title character in Sinclair Lewis's novel Elmer Gantry; real life namesakes include playwright Elmer Rice and composer Elmer Bernstein. "Elmer's Tune" is a jazz classic.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

noble and renowned

Origin

English

Numerology

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

L is for love, your love of life!

M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

R is for relax, you know how!

Lucky

Elmer lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Elmer

• Mariella Frostrup British television presenter and journalist
• Mariella Balbuena Torres birth name of Mari Apache, Mexican pro wrestler
• Elmer Rice American playwright
• Elmer Sperry American inventor
• Elmer Bernstein American composer

Elmer in Pop Culture

• Elmer Fudd Loony Tunes character
• Elmer Elephant Silly Symphonies cartoon character