Kelmer
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kelmer
Kelmer derives from Old English and Germanic roots, combining "cel" (related to "cool" or "cold") or "keel" (ship) with "mere" (famous), meaning "famous for coolness" or "ship-famous." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in medieval and early modern England, with limited modern usage outside historical records.
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Etymology
Kelmer derives from Old English and Germanic roots, combining "cel" (related to "cool" or "cold") or "keel" (ship) with "mere" (famous), meaning "famous for coolness" or "ship-famous." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in medieval and early modern England, with limited modern usage outside historical records.
Kelmer currently ranks #4,654 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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