Emer
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emer: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1997.
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, Emer is a name steeped in ancient legend, meaning "swift" or "ready." It is most famously borne by the heroine of the Ulster Cycle, the wife of the warrior Cú Chulainn, who was renowned for her beauty, wisdom, and six perfect gifts: beauty, voice, sweet speech, needlework, wisdom, and chastity. While no major modern places are named directly after her, the name shares its root with the River Eme in Ireland, a poetic link for nature-minded parents. As a variant, it is sometimes anglicised as Eimear or Emer, the former being the preferred spelling in modern Ireland, where the name has enjoyed consistent popularity—a gentle, classic choice with a legendary spark.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19974 babies
- Latest (2003)
- #6673 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y