Emer
EM-er
Girl
Average rank #608 across 1 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Irish, Irish Mythology
Possibly from Gaelic eimh "swift". 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.
Popularity
How popular is Emer?
🇮🇪 Ireland
#608
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🏴 England & Wales, 🏴 Scotland, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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