Filmore
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Filmore
The given name 'Filmore' is an English surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Old English elements "fille" (very) and "mere" (famous or lake), meaning "very famous" or "one from the famous lake." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with historical significance tied to President Millard Fillmore (1800–1874), though the spelling 'Filmore' is a less common variant.
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Etymology
The given name 'Filmore' is an English surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Old English elements "fille" (very) and "mere" (famous or lake), meaning "very famous" or "one from the famous lake." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, with historical significance tied to President Millard Fillmore (1800–1874), though the spelling 'Filmore' is a less common variant.
Filmore currently ranks #4,251 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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