Emer

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"swift", "alert", "waking", "ready"
Pronunciation
EE-mər(English)
eh-mer
Popularity
Emer is not a particularly common name outside of Ireland, although it has gained some popularity in recent years. According to BabyCentre, Emer was the 141st most popular baby girl name in Ireland in 2020.

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Emer Name meanings & History

"swift", "alert", "waking", "ready". Meaning unknown. In Irish legend she was the wife of Cúchulainn. She was said to possess the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, needlework, wisdom and chastity. The name Emer is typically used as a first name for baby girls in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. However, it may also be used as a middle name or surname.

Zodiac Sign of Emer: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Emer:

E: Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Entertain

M: Manipulative,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Memorabilia

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Emer is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Emer, including actress Emér Fogarty and Irish athlete Emer O'Callaghan.

2.) EMER (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Irish form of Eimhear, an old Gaelic name, which might be from eimh (swift). The name was borne by the wife of the Irish mythological hero Cuchulainn. (EM-ER)


3.) Emer (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Emer is derived from the Irish word "éimhear" which means "swift".


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Description: Emer is derived from the Irish word "éimhear" which means "swift". Archaic short form of Émeric and Emerich. Emer is mainly used in Ireland but is becoming more popular outside of it.

4.) Emer (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "swift" or "alert"


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Description: "swift" or "alert". Archaic short form of Émeric and Emerich. Emer is used as a female given name.

Famous People

Some famous women with the name Emer include Emer O'Toole, an Irish writer and academic, and Emer McCourt, an English TV presenter and journalist.

Related Names to Emer

Emir, Eimear, Eimeir,

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