Éimear

Éimear is a given name of Irish origin. It is primarily a female given name. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "éim", meaning swift or quick. It is often associated with the legendary figure Éimear, the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. In the tales, Éimear is portrayed as a woman of great beauty and intelligence, renowned for her "six gifts of womanhood": beauty, voice, sweet words, needlework, wisdom, and chastity. The name Éimear has remained popular in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. Pronunciation can vary, but it is often rendered as EE-mer or AY-mer. The spelling with the fada (acute accent) over the 'e' is the traditional Irish form.