Aylmer

English

Etymology

From Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) ‎ mǣre, mær (“famous”). Doublet of Elmer.

Proper noun

Aylmer

1. (rare) A male given name from Old English.
2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
3. A town in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

Related terms

• Elmer

Translations

male given name

• Dutch: Adelmar
• French: Adhémar (fr)
• German: Adelmar (de)

Anagrams

• Armley, Elmyra, Marley, almery

French

Etymology

The name of the district is derived from the English surname Aylmer. The area is named after British military officer and colonial administrator Matthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron Aylmer (1775–1850).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /el.mɛʁ/ ~ /ɛl.mɛʁ/
• Hyphenation: Ayl‧mer
• Rhymes: -ɛʁ

Proper noun

Aylmer m

1. A district of Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada.

Derived terms

• Aylmerois, Aylmeroise