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Name Origin

Eimear is an Irish given name meaning 'quick-footed' or 'swift'. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic words 'eim' (meaning swift) and 'ear' (meaning foot).

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Famous People

Eimear Quinn (1968-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 with the song 'The Voice'

Eimear McBride

Novelist

  • Known for her experimental and lyrical prose style.
  • Published critically acclaimed novels such as 'A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing' (2013) and 'The Less Said About It the Better' (2016).

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