Elmira

Possibly a feminine equivalent of Elmer from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "famous", as in Spanish Edelmira. Introduced through literature (Molière, Goethe).

Elmira

1. A female given name.
   • 1981 Tama Janowitz, American Dad, Putnam, →ISBN, page 230:

     "Well, Elmira certainly is a classy name," I said. "Where is she from, New Jersey or something?"

     "What's that, your idea of humor? My God, you're funny," Emma said. "Elmira is very English and just happens to be Honourable."

2. Any of a number of places in the US and Canada.
   1. A village in Missouri State.
   2. A city in New York State, and county seat of Chemung County.

• Mailer, Mari El, mailer, remail