Aylmer

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Aylmer

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Aylmer is a Norman French spelling of the Old English name Aethelmar, meaning “Noble Famous” from “aethel” (noble) and “maer” (famous).

History:
Aethelmar was a popular Old English name before the Normans conquered England in 1066. Afterwards, under its revised spelling, it continued to be common, and even left behind a few surnames.

Aylmer may have been revived in the 19th century by Tennyson’s poem “Aylmer’s Field.”

Pronunciation: ail-mer.

Alternates: Ailemar, Eilemar, Elmer.

See also: Elmer.

Famous Bearers:
Fictional Characters:
Sir Aylmer Aylmer
Tyrannical father in Tennyson’s poem “Aylmer’s Field.”

Religious Figures:
John Aylmer (Aelmer, Elmer) (1521-1594)
A bishop of London.

Scientists and Inventors:
Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher (1890-1962)
British mathematician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Aylmer