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 [ syll. e-mer, em-er ] The girl name Emer is used predominantly in Irish and it is derived from Celtic origins. Derived from the element 'eimh' with the meaning swift, ready. Eimear was the self-sacrificing and devoted wife of the hero Cuchulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology; she personified all the feminine gifts of beauty, voice, needlework, speech, wisdom, and chastity. The name enjoyed a revival in the 20th century. Eamhair (Scottish), Eimear (Irish and Scottish), Eimhear (Scottish), Eimhir (Scottish), and Emir (Irish) are variations of Emer. Emer is not popular as a baby name for girls. It is not listed within the top 1000 names. A baby name that sounds like Emer is the name Eamhair (Scottish).   |
