Delmar

Delmar is a toponym used in several places in North America, and it also appears as a given name or surname. The name is often linked to the Delmarva Peninsula, a coastal region comprising parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, and is formed as a contraction of Delaware and Maryland in reference to that area. The name has been applied to towns, communities, and streets, reflecting geographic proximity to state borders or to the seaside.

Delmar, Delaware is a small town in Sussex County, located near the Maryland state line. It developed in the 19th century with railroad and agricultural activity and today serves as a residential community with local commerce and nearby rural areas.

Delmar, New York is a hamlet in the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, in the Hudson Valley region, functioning as a residential suburb of Albany.

As a given name or surname, Delmar has been used for people and in various institutions, and the name remains associated with the Delmarva region. The term also appears in broader place-name usage across North America, reflecting historical connections to the Delaware and Maryland area.