Meaning This name means 'swift, ready' and is derived from the element 'eimh.' In Irish mythology Emer was said to be the 'perfect woman' . Origin of Emer Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Emer Em-Er Similar Names Eimear Jaida Eimhir Chloe-May Meredith Aakifah Edie Aerin Niamh Nuala Year by Year Popularity of Emer