Aylmer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aylmer Name at a Glance

Name	Aylmer
Meaning	Infamous. From the Old English Aethelmaer meaning noble and famous. Used as a first name during the Middle Ages, Aylmer later became more popular as a surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aylmer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aylmer means “Infamous. From the Old English Aethelmaer meaning noble and famous. Used as a first name during the Middle Ages, Aylmer later became more popular as a surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aylmer Name Origin

Our database records Aylmer under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aylmer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aylmer is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aylmer

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