Elmo Name Meaning
The name Elmo comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Elmo below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Elmo Name Meaning
English, German, ItalianOriginally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of ERASMUS, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. Saint Elmo,...
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What does the name Elmo mean?
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