At a Glance
- Origin
- Irish/Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AY-ver
Eimhear is an Irish/Scottish Gaelic girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Girl Names Full of Highland Magic.
Meaning & Origin of Eimhear
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic.
A common claim: often glossed as meaning 'swift' Actually: This isn't backed by solid evidence; the name's true origin is uncertain.
How to Pronounce Eimhear
AY-verIPA /ˈeɪvər/
Popularity of Eimhear
Eimhear doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Eimhear
Similar Names
Sadhbh · Gràinne · Moirean · Lasair · Sìleas · Caoilfhinn
