Spanish · Portuguese

Telmo

Pronounced TEL-mohShare

Meaning: From Saint Elmo

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Telmo arose by dividing Santelmo, Saint Elmo, into a new personal name. In Spanish and Portuguese tradition it honors the medieval priest Pedro Gonzalez Telmo.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Telmo comes from Spanish and Portuguese.

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