Wilmor
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wilmor
Wilmor is a Germanic name composed of the elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mor" (famous, renowned), meaning "famous will" or "renowned desire." The name derives from Old German and Old English linguistic roots common to medieval Germanic peoples.
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Etymology
Wilmor is a Germanic name composed of the elements "wil" (will, desire) and "mor" (famous, renowned), meaning "famous will" or "renowned desire." The name derives from Old German and Old English linguistic roots common to medieval Germanic peoples.
The name was primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Germanic regions during the Middle Ages and medieval period, with limited modern usage; no major religious association or significant historical figures of widespread renown bear this name.
Wilmor currently ranks #4,013 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1937.
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