Skyrim: The Court Wizard, Calcelmo, reveals that the name, Nimhe, was given to the spider by his workers, and it translates to 'The Poisoned One.' She's a very unstable character, and she doesn't fit into a house (clubs, diamonds, spades, or hearts). Her ears help with reading her emotions. If they point up, that's the best mood. But she's still a danger to everyone and everything.