Ellesmere - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ellesmere \e-llesme-

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "Ellis' pond". "Mere" is related to the word "marine" that came to mean a pond or a swamp.

Similar baby names are Ellmer and Elemer.

Ellesmere is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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