Irish girl name
Cáer Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cáer means berry. From Old Irish cáer, meaning berry, as in Cáer Ibormeith, the swan-maiden of the Aengus tale.
Cáer Ibormeith is the swan-maiden in the tale of Aengus's dream, whom the god of love searched for after seeing her in a vision. She lived as a swan one year and a human the next, and Aengus found her at a lake at Samhain and became a swan himself to join her. The name is linked with the Irish word for berry, and Caer Ibormeith is often explained as yew-berry. Short and unusual, Cáer works for parents who enjoy swan imagery and Aengus's story.
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Variants of Cáer
CaerCaorCaoir
Cáer popularity: Ireland vs the US
Cáer does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cáer mean?
Cáer means "berry". From Old Irish cáer, meaning berry, as in Cáer Ibormeith, the swan-maiden of the Aengus tale.
How do you pronounce Cáer?
Cáer is pronounced KAIR.
What is the origin of Cáer?
Cáer is of Irish origin. From Old Irish cáer, meaning berry, as in Cáer Ibormeith, the swan-maiden of the Aengus tale.