Telmo

Protector

GenderBoyOriginPortugueseSay itTEL-mooPopularityUncommon
Pronounced TEL-moo

About the name Telmo

Telmo is a short, sturdy Portuguese name tied to Saint Elmo, protector of sailors. It's crisp and full of maritime warmth.

Protective, steady, and quietly brave.

Fun fact

Saint Elmo, or Telmo, is the patron saint of sailors, honored with 'St. Elmo's fire.'

Nicknames for Telmo

Telminho

Variations

Elmo

Famous people named Telmo

  • Telmo Zarra (footballer, Iberian tradition)

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