Emer
EE-mer
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
102
Peak Year
#10 in 1923
First Recorded
1888
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish name meaning 'swift'. In Irish mythology, Emer was the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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