Baby name
STABLE
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Lemmy
/LEM · ee/
Meaning
“Devoted to God”
Originally a nickname for Lemuel, from Hebrew meaning 'devoted to God'; propelled by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead into rock mythology.
Nicknames
lem
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Rock and roll nickname energy; works as a given name for the right family, but risks feeling costume-y.
The cultural moment.
Niche use in the UK and Germany since Lemmy Kilmister's death in 2015 prompted a tribute wave.