Kalmer
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kalmer
Kalmer is derived from the Germanic name Kolmer, combining "kol" (coal/charcoal) with "mar" (famous), meaning "famous for coal" or more broadly "renowned warrior." The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Germany, Estonia, and other Baltic regions, with historical usage dating back to medieval times.
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Etymology
Kalmer is derived from the Germanic name Kolmer, combining "kol" (coal/charcoal) with "mar" (famous), meaning "famous for coal" or more broadly "renowned warrior." The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Germany, Estonia, and other Baltic regions, with historical usage dating back to medieval times.
Kalmer currently ranks #4,111 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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