Meaning: Form of Emer; meaning unknown
The story
Eimear is a modern spelling in the Emer family. Emer is Cúchulainn’s wife in Irish legend, but swift and ready are not securely established translations of her name.
Nicknames
- Em
Spellings & variants
- Emer
- Eimer
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Eimear comes from Irish.
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