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Palmer is a unisex given name that is a transferred use of a surname meaning palm bearer or pilgrim. Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land traditionally carried the palms.
Palmer is a unisex given name that is a transferred use of a surname meaning palm bearer or pilgrim.
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
Explore how the popularity of Palmer has changed over the last two decades.
The name Palmer originates from England and was historically a surname referring to a pilgrim who had journeyed to the Holy Land, carrying a palm branch as a sign of their pilgrimage. It later evolved into a given name, used for both males and females, maintaining its association with travel and religious devotion.
Arnold Palmer, Keke Palmer, Robert Palmer, Darius Palmer, Brandon Palmer
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