Flem
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Flem
The name 'Flem' is a short form of Flemish or Fleming, derived from the Old Dutch *Vlāming* meaning "a person from Flanders." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical context tied to the medieval County of Flanders and its prominence in trade and textile production.
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Etymology
The name 'Flem' is a short form of Flemish or Fleming, derived from the Old Dutch *Vlāming* meaning "a person from Flanders." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical context tied to the medieval County of Flanders and its prominence in trade and textile production.
Flem currently ranks #2,891 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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