Meaning
rainbow, messenger goddess
Origin
Iris is a name of Greek origin.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AO, BR, CL, CO, DE, DK, ES, HK, IS, IT, MU, MX, NL, PE, PT, TR, US).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- nature
- international
- feminine
Famous people named Iris
- Goddess Iris in Greek mythology
- Irish (people)
- Greek goddess Iris (messenger of the gods)
- Iris Murdoch (author)
- Greek goddess of the rainbow
Variations
Iris (English), Iréne (French), Irene (Italian/Spanish)
Popularity
Iris appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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