The nameElmire
Elmire is an old French girl's name.
- Girl's name
- Literary
Meaning
Its origin is debated; it is the name of Orgon's wife in Molière's Tartuffe.
Origin
Literary.
History
In France it was mostly given around 1900.
Popularity of the name Elmire
Elmire in France
1906peak year (25 births)
505babies named Elmire in France since 1900
Elmire was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 160 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Elmire. Half of all babies named Elmire in France were born before 1917, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elmire mean?
Its origin is debated; it is the name of Orgon's wife in Molière's Tartuffe.
What is the origin of the name Elmire?
Literary.
Is Elmire a girl's or a boy's name?
Elmire is a girl's name.