Lemmy as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lemmy

What is the meaning of the name Lemmy ?

The baby name Lemmy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛmi/ (LEM-ee).

Lemmy is English in Origin.

Lemmy is an English diminutive, most commonly a pet form of Lemuel. Lemuel is Hebrew, interpreted as “belonging to God,” “devoted to God,” or “for God,” and is known from Proverbs 31’s King Lemuel. The -y ending follows a familiar English nickname pattern (cf. Johnny, Tommy), with Lem as the core short form.

As a given name, Lemmy has been rare historically, appearing chiefly as a colloquial byname in British and American records of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its modern visibility owes much to Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, the gravel-voiced frontman of Motörhead, whose moniker reputedly arose from the phrase “lend me.” Since the late 20th century it has been occasionally bestowed in its own right, prized for its punchy, rock-inflected charm. Variants and related forms include Lem, Lemmie, Lemmi, and the formal Lemuel.