Eimer

Eimer is a rare variation of the popular Irish name, Eimear. Also appearing as Emer, it derives from Irish mythology in which it was borne by the the legendary wife of the warrior hero Cuchulainn.

While the exact meaning is unknown, it is sometimes interpreted to mean "swift", in relation to the Irish mear.

The name last appeared in the Irish data back in 2009, and even at its peak in 1995, it was given to just 11 girls.

From its Germanic roots, Eimer is a masculine name, and used as a Frisian form of Elgimar or Elimar meaning "famous blade"

Pronounced AY-mer.