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Thoughts on Elma?

57 replies

NappingZzz · 17/01/2026 18:18

Saw an old thread on here absolutely slamming Elma - but wondered what people make of it now? I like the sound of it, simple to spell, sounds classic to me. A bit different to Emma / Ella. Has family meaning for us. Curious what others think!

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SeaDragon17 · 17/01/2026 18:35

Elmer Fudd.

Ihaveoflate · 17/01/2026 18:34

Sounds like a Muppets character

Enko · 17/01/2026 18:33

We considered Elna for dd1. I like both Elna and Elma

Needmorelego · 17/01/2026 18:33

Alma is quite pretty.
Elma could get mistaken for Elmo.

MadamCholetsbonnet · 17/01/2026 18:33

Elephant.

ThePoshUns · 17/01/2026 18:33

Shouldn’t it be Alma?
Elma is the elephant

HoorayHattie · 17/01/2026 18:32

I've never come across this spelling ~ I'm only familiar with Alma

I'm really sorry but my first thought was Elmer the elephant books

You've said it's simple to spell but I think most people will ask you how it's spelt as I don't think it's a name many are familiar with

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