Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛl.məɹ/(American English) /ˈɛl.mə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Derived from the Old English name Æðelmær. Related NamesDetails RootÆðelmær (given name)VariantAylmerGiven Name DescendantElmer(English)