The surname Ellem or Elm is of Irish descent. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó hElamhain" or "Ó hEilímh" which means "descendant of Elamhan" or "descendant of Eilímh." The name Elamhan is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "Elamh" meaning "strife" or "contention."
The Ellem or Elm name is associated with County Monaghan in Ireland. The Ellems were said to be a sept or clan that inhabited this region. They were part of the larger MacMahon sept, and were considered a distinct branch of the MacMahons.
Like many Irish surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Ellem or Elm has varied over time. It is common for names to be anglicized or changed when recorded in English documents. As a result, variations of the name Ellem or Elm include Elam, Elham, Elman, and Elmy.
Today, individuals with the surname Ellem or Elm can be found across the globe, particularly in countries with strong Irish diaspora communities such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Many descendants of the Ellem or Elm family have taken great interest in their Irish heritage and have researched their genealogy to trace their ancestral roots.
I'm Bóru Ellem, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Ellem allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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