Meaning, origin, history
Philmore is an unusual and distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'filmer', which means 'miller'. The name is believed to have been coined by English writer Thomas Love Peacock in his 1817 novel "Nightmare Abbey". In the novel, Philmore is a character who is described as a pedantic and eccentric individual. Despite its unusual origin, Philmore has not gained much popularity as a given name. It is considered quite rare, with very few people bearing this name today.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Philmore since 1880
Total births
350
Total since 1880
Peak year
1920
16 births
in 1979
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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