What origin is the name Eir?

Eir comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eir a popular name?

Eir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Eir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Eir?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Eir — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Eir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eir

Eir

Girl

scandinavian

1 syllable

Eir is a scandinavian girl's name meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, Eir is the goddess of healing and mercy, known for her great medicinal skill.".

Parents who choose Eir pick a girl name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, Eir is the goddess of healing and mercy, known for her great medicinal skill.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Scandinavian mythology, Eir is the goddess of healing and mercy, known for her great medicinal skill.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eir

Very rare in US records

What does Eir mean?

Eir is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, Eir is the goddess of healing and mercy, known for her great medicinal skill.".