Eimear
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eimear
Eimear is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Eimear" or "Emer," meaning "swift" or "quick," with roots in Proto-Celtic language.
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Etymology
Eimear is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Eimear" or "Emer," meaning "swift" or "quick," with roots in Proto-Celtic language. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-descended cultures, with historical significance as the name of Emer, a legendary figure in Irish mythology who was the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn.
Eimear currently ranks #16,189 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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