Eimear

Meaning: (Swift, Variant of ÉIMHEAR which is modern Irish form of Emer Possibly from Gaelic eimh "swift". In Irish legend she was the wife of Cúchulainn. She was said to possess the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, needlework, wisdom and chastity.

Eimear possessed the “Six Gifts of Womanhood” – “beauty, a gentle voice, sweet words, wisdom, needlework and chastity!” She was bethrothed to the warrior Cuchulainn (read the legend) when they were children and they loved each other very deeply. But Cuchulainn had “a wandering eye” and Eimear endured this, realizing “everything new is fair,” but when he made love to Fand, wife of the sea god Manannan, Eimear confronted the lovers. After seeing the strength of Fand’s love she offered to withdraw. Touched by this display of unselfishness, Fand left Cuchulainn and returned to the sea. When Cuchulainn died Eimear spoke movingly and lovingly at his graveside.)

Origin: (Irish, Irish Mythology)

Pronunciation: (EE-mur, ee-mer)

Gender: Female

I forget where I first saw this name but I was intrigued by the look. Like all good Irish names it looks nothing like the pronunciation, LOL. The meanings are very nice and it does look like a beautiful name. The mythology is interesting as well. I wouldn’t mind seeing it more and since I know the name the pronunciation wouldn’t be hard but for someone unfamiliar with it, it may be a tad difficult so be warned writers out there.