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ArchivesRe: Eimear- AY-ver or AY-mer
in reply to a message by Lauren
No problem.
It is the difference between a written 'm' & 'mh' and 'e' & 'é.'
Eimear is pronounced [EH-mer]
Éimear is pronounced [EY-mer]
Eimhear is pronounced [EH-ver]
Éimhear is pronounced [EY-ver]
All of these names are considered proper Gaelic.
And all are mostly considered to be synonymous.
So naturally their varient pronunciations roll into each other.
I couldn't wager as to the most "original" form.
The only confusing part is the first 3 names are feminine, but "Éimhear" is masculine. I can't speak with absolute certainty as to why this is, but I'm trying to find out.
It is the difference between a written 'm' & 'mh' and 'e' & 'é.'
Eimear is pronounced [EH-mer]
Éimear is pronounced [EY-mer]
Eimhear is pronounced [EH-ver]
Éimhear is pronounced [EY-ver]
All of these names are considered proper Gaelic.
And all are mostly considered to be synonymous.
So naturally their varient pronunciations roll into each other.
I couldn't wager as to the most "original" form.
The only confusing part is the first 3 names are feminine, but "Éimhear" is masculine. I can't speak with absolute certainty as to why this is, but I'm trying to find out.
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