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Elm

Girl Name day: June 2
Elm is a short form of Elma: on birth records it is written Elma (22,035 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Elma page. Also a short form of Elmira.
Origin: Various (short form / modern). Meaning: Uncertain; often taken as a short form of names ending in -elma.
Of uncertain origin, used as a contraction of names such as Wilhelmina or Elmira, and coinciding with the Turkish word for 'apple'.

Name day for Elm

June 2

Why this day? Elm is a short form of Elma, and shares its name day.

Elm is celebrated in the United States on June 2.

The story of the name Elm

Elm is a short form of Elma. It keeps its origin (Various (short form / modern)) and meaning — uncertain; often taken as a short form of names ending in -elma, and shares its name day, June 2.

On birth records, Elm is rarely written as such: the Elms are Elmas (22,035 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Elma page. Elm is also a short form of Elmira.

Frequently asked questions about Elm

What does Elm mean?

Elm is a short form of Elma, which means uncertain; often taken as a short form of names ending in -elma.

When is Elm's name day?

June 2, together with Elma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Elm a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Elma.

Elm's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Elm

Top 10

  1. Irene96%
  2. Eleanor96%
  3. Esther96%
  4. Marlene96%
  5. Edith96%
  6. Marian95%
  7. Florence95%
  8. Delores94%
  9. Lucille94%
  10. Dolores94%

Bottom 10

  1. Thelma56%
  2. Lillie57%
  3. Dora58%
  4. Ruby60%
  5. Mae62%
  6. Maxine65%
  7. Marjorie65%
  8. Alice67%
  9. Jeanette68%
  10. Gertrude69%

Love potential for Elm

Top 10

  1. Myrtle92%
  2. Mabel92%
  3. Lorraine92%
  4. Lucille91%
  5. Doris91%
  6. Marguerite90%
  7. Margie90%
  8. Irene90%
  9. Betty90%
  10. Josephine90%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora50%
  2. Thelma53%
  3. Maxine57%
  4. Ada62%
  5. Gertrude64%
  6. Alice65%
  7. Leona65%
  8. Kay67%
  9. Jennie68%
  10. Joan68%

Professional potential for Elm

Top 10

  1. Nellie96%
  2. Joann96%
  3. Lorraine96%
  4. Mary96%
  5. Marie96%
  6. Betty95%
  7. Louise91%
  8. Evelyn91%
  9. Juanita91%
  10. Gertrude91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada46%
  2. Maxine54%
  3. Thelma65%
  4. Bernice67%
  5. Ruby67%
  6. Jennie67%
  7. Jean67%
  8. Joan67%
  9. Alice68%
  10. Judith68%

Crush potential for Elm

Top 10

  1. Lucille88%
  2. Edith87%
  3. Irene86%
  4. Marlene84%
  5. Pearl84%
  6. Doris83%
  7. Arlene83%
  8. Mabel83%
  9. Josephine82%
  10. Delores82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora52%
  2. Agnes52%
  3. Gertrude52%
  4. Ruth54%
  5. Thelma56%
  6. Lillie56%
  7. Hattie58%
  8. Norma59%
  9. Alice60%
  10. Joan60%
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