Delmer
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Delmer
The given name 'Delmer' is of English origin, derived from a combination of the Old English elements "dæl" (valley) and "mere" (lake or sea), thus meaning "valley of the lake" or "from the lake in the valley." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its use as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
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Etymology
The given name 'Delmer' is of English origin, derived from a combination of the Old English elements "dæl" (valley) and "mere" (lake or sea), thus meaning "valley of the lake" or "from the lake in the valley." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its use as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
Delmer currently ranks #12,484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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- Dahl
- Daejon
- Daaiel
- Daiyaan
- Daanyal
- Dain
- Dajuan
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