Helmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in

Scandinavia Scandinavia; Sámi languages: /. ( ) is a subregion#Europe, subregion in Northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties between its constituent peoples. In English usage, ''Scandinavia'' most commonly refers to Denmark, ...

. It is a German compound word: ''heil'' "healthy, well" and ''mer'' "famous" or ''helm'' "helmet" and ''her'' "warrior."

Surname

Adam Helmer Adam Frederick Helmer ( 1754 – April 9, 1830), also known as John Adam Frederick Helmer and Hans Adam Friedrich Helmer, was an American Revolutionary War hero among those of the Mohawk Valley and surrounding regions of New York (state), New ...

(1754 – 1830), American Revolutionary War hero * Alexis Helmer (1892–1915), Canadian military officer * Bessie Bradwell Helmer (1858–1927), American lawyer *

Bryan Helmer Bryan Berry Helmer (born July 15, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the VP of Hockey Operations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). He previously served as an assistant coach with t ...

(born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player *

Cheryl Helmer Cheryl Helmer is an American politician and educator who formerly served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives as the representative from the 79th District. A former school counselor in Wichita, Kansas, she defeated Democratic Rep. E ...

, American politician and educator *

Clyde Helmer Reginald Clyde Helmer (22 April 1916 – 24 April 1945) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of Nils Helmer (1882–1967), and Eva May Helmer (1887–197 ...

(1916–1945), Australian rules footballer *

Elisabeth Helmer Elisabeth Helmer (1854 – after 1912) was an early Norwegian professional female photographer who had a studio in Grimstad. She was also one of the town's most important women's rights activists. Biography Born on 24 October 1854 in Grimstad, He ...

(1854–after 1912), Norwegian photographer * Harry Helmer (1884–1971), American college sports coach * Hermann Helmer (1849–1919), German-Austrian architect *

Howard Helmer Howard Helmer is an American chef who is an advocate of cooking eggs. Raised in Chicago, he now lives in New York City where he promotes eggs to the culinary press. Helmer currently holds the Guinness world record for the fastest omelette cooker, ...

, American chef *

Jeremy Helmer Jeremy Helmer (born 3 July 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger. Club career Early career Helmer played for SV Diemen before moving to AZ Alkmaar. AZ Alkmaar After playing in the youth teams at AZ Alkmaar, Jeremy He ...

(born 1997), Dutch football player * Jim Helmer (born c. 1950), American track and field coach * John Helmer, multiple people *

Olaf Helmer Olaf Helmer (June 4, 1910 – April 14, 2011) was a German-American logician and futurologist. He was a researcher at the RAND Corporation from 1946 to 1968 and a co-founder of the Institute for the Future. Biography Born in Berlin, Helmer studi ...

(1910–2011), German-American logician and futurologist * Per Helmer (1897–1966), Norwegian businessperson * Robert C. Helmer, American academic * Roberta Helmer (1950–2018), American novelist *

Roger Helmer Roger Helmer (born 25 January 1944) is a British politician and businessman. He was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East Midlands (European Parliament constituency), East Midlands regions of England, region from 1999 to 2017. B ...

(born 1944), British politician *

Rosie Helmer Edward Robert "Rosie" Helmer (April 19, 1890 – December 25, 1951) was a Canadian ice hockey and baseball coach. Helmer was born in Windsor, Ontario, but grew up in Sarnia, Ontario. He developed into an outstanding baseball player and travelled ...

(1890–1951), Canadian ice hockey and baseball coach *

Thomas Helmer Thomas Helmer (born 21 April 1965) is a German former footballer. His preferred playing position was sweeper, but he was primarily deployed as a centre-back.Radnedge, Keir ''The Ultimate Encyclopedia of European Football'' (1997, Carlton Books ...

(born 1965), German football player *

Veit Helmer Veit Helmer (born 24 April 1968) is a German film director and screenwriter. He started shooting films at the age of fourteen. After finishing school he was trainee at German TV station NDR. Two month before the wall came down, he moved to East-B ...

(born 1968), German film director and screenwriter

Given name

First name

Helmer Alexandersson Karl ''Helmer'' Alexandersson (16 November 1886 – 24 December 1927), was a Swedish composer and violinist. He was the brother of the actress Karin Alexandersson. Biography Alexandersson was born in Stockholm, where he attended the Royal Colleg ...

(1886–1927), Swedish composer and violinist * Helmer Edlund (1900–1977), Swedish football player * Helmer Grundström (1904–1986), Swedish writer and poet *

Helmer Hanssen Helmer Julius Hanssen (24 September 1870 – 2 August 1956) was a Norwegian sailor, pilot and polar explorer. He participated in three of the polar expeditions led by Roald Amundsen and was one of the first five explorers to reach the South Pole ...

(1870–1956), Norwegian explorer * Helmer Hermandsen (1871–1958), Norwegian sport shooter *

Hélmer Herrera Francisco Hélmer Herrera Buitrago also known as "Pacho" and "H7", (August 24, 1951 – November 6, 1998) was a Colombian drug trafficker, fourth in command in the Cali Cartel, and believed to be the son of Benjamín Herrera Zuleta. Early years ...

(1951–1998), Colombian drug trafficker * Helmer Johansson (1895–1955), Swedish politician *

Helmer Jõgi Helmer Jõgi (born 12 January 1952) is an Estonian politician. He was a member of X and XI Riigikogu. Jõgi was born in Tartu and graduated from Tartu State University The University of Tartu (UT; et, Tartu Ülikool; la, Universitas Tartue ...

(born 1952), Estonian politician * Helmer Mikkelsen (1930–1989), Norwegian politician * Helmer Molander (1892–1963), Swedish politician * Helmer Mörner (1895–1962), Swedish equestrian *

Helmer Osslund Jonas Helmer Osslund, originally Åslund (22 September 1866, in Tuna Parish, Medelpad – 11 July 1938, in Stockholm) was a Swedish painter. He specialized in motifs from Lappland and often painted on greaseproof paper. Biography His father, ...

(1866–1938), Swedish painter *

Helmer Pedersen Helmer Orlaf Leif Pedersen (28 March 1930 in Copenhagen, Denmark – 24 August 1987) was an Olympic gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting. With Earle Wells, Pedersen won the Flying Dutchman class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Pede ...

(1930–1987), Danish-born New Zealand sailor *

Helmer Ringgren Karl Vilhelm Helmer Ringgren (November 29, 1917 – March 26, 2012), was a Swedish theologian. He became Associate Professor in Religion at Uppsala University, 1947–59, and Acting Professor of Old Testament exegesis at the Åbo Akademi Universi ...

(1917–2012), Swedish theologian

Middle name

Karl Helmer Gustavson Karl ''Helmer'' (K.H.) Gustavson (Gustafsson, born 21 June 1896 in Lerbäck, Örebro county, Sweden; died 11 February 1973 in Spånga, Stockholm) was a Swedish chemist. He was the father of the runologist Helmer Olof Gustavson. Gustavson was head ...

(1896–1973), Swedish chemist

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