Émer

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Irish mythology name

Émer Origin and Meaning

The name Émer is a girl's name of Irish origin.

The wife of legendary Irish hero Cu Chulainn, blessed with the gifts of beauty sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity -- a mixed bag.

Famous People Named Émer

  • Emer PattenIrish film producer
  • Emer Gwynne Morganna KennyEnglish actress
  • Emer CostelloIrish politician

Émer in Pop Culture

  • EmerQueen of Ulster, wife of the hero Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology