The story behind Elmo
From an Italian contraction of Erasmo, cognate with Erasmus. Also a German short form of Elmar. * By folk etymology seen as a short form of Elmer.
Other language forms and explanations (1)
Finnish entry
From German Elmo, vernacular form of Elmer, or from Italian Elmo, from Erasmo. See English Elmo.
Pronunciation
General-American: /ˈɛlmoʊ/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Finnish: /ˈelmo/
- Finnish: [ˈe̞lmo̞]
Popularity
Elmo ranked #12781 in US for 2023.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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Aldo
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- Gender
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- Syllables
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Arlo
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Dino
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- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
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- same syllable count
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- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
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Middle Names for Elmo
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- Gender
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- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
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- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Elmo
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- Ending
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- compatible short style
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