Aymer

Aymer is a masculine given name with historical use in France and England. It is a variant form of medieval names such as Aimery, Aimeric, and Aymeri, which appear in Latinized and vernacular records from the Middle Ages. The exact etymology is debated, but the name is generally regarded as of French origin and is often linked to Occitan and Gallic forms as well as to Latinized presentations in historical documents.

Variants and usage are wide, including Aymer, Aymeri, Aimery, Aimeric, and Aimery. In English contexts, Aymer appears in genealogical and chronicle sources, while in France the form Aimery (and its variants) is more common in historical records and still appears as a given name or surname in some families. The name is related to other medieval names that have persisted in modern forms, such as Emery, though Emery has developed as its own distinct English name.

In contemporary usage, Aymer is rare and primarily of historical interest. It is occasionally revived in modern times for stylistic or familial reasons, particularly in regions with medieval naming traditions. The name is also encountered in literature and media that seek to evoke a medieval or European setting. Overall, Aymer reflects the naming practices of medieval Europe and remains a recognized but infrequent historic given name.