Elmo - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elmo \e-

is of Latin, Greek and Italian origin, and its meaning is "to love; God's helmet". Italian form of Anselm and a short form of Erasmus, the name of a fourth-century bishop-martyr who is patron saint of sailors. The electrical phenomenon sometimes seen in the rigging of ships at sea is called Saint Elmo's fire. Also the name of a furry red toddler-monster on the TV series "Sesame Street".

Elmo has 1 variant form: Moe.

Baby names that sound like Elmo are Elam and Elami.

Elmo is a somewhat common first name for men (#863 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#43920 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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