Eir

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Pronounced AIR /ˈɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Norse Eir, 'mercy; help; protection'; the Norse goddess of healing and medicine, the best of physicians; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Mercy; help; protection: Eir is the Norse goddess of healing. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AIR'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowNorse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Eir, 'mercy; help; protection'; the Norse goddess of healing and medicine, the best of physicians; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Eir comes from the Old Norse Eir, 'mercy; help; protection'; the Norse goddess of healing and medicine (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'AIR').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, mercy at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eir is 'mercy; help; protection' in Old Norse — the goddess of healing and medicine, the best of physicians — a crisp, gentle name (we note the goddess; said 'AIR').

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References — Eir — Norse mythology; goddess

Variations

Eyr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eir mean?

Eir is Old Norse for 'mercy; help; protection'; the goddess of healing and medicine. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Eir?

It's said AIR /ˈɛr/ — one syllable.

Is Eir a boy or girl name?

Eir is a girl's name.

How popular is Eir?

Eir is a very rare name in the U.S.