Female Name
Iris
ˈaɪ.ɹɪs
ˈiː.ʁɪs
ˈiː.rɪs
ˈiː.ris
i.ʁis
ˈi.ɾis
ˈi.ris
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Ace Attorney characters
American Horror Story characters
American sprinters
Ancient Greek words
Archive 81 characters
art museums in the US
asteroids
Atelier characters
authors
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
Writing Systems
ἾριςAncient Greek
ΊριςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
classic100%
formal80%
upper class100%
natural120%
wholesome120%
refined140%
strange80%
simple80%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Iris originates from the Greek word for 'rainbow'. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger to the gods. The name is also associated with the iris flower and the colored part of the eye, both of which derive from the same Greek root. The name symbolizes beauty, communication, and connection between the divine and the mortal worlds.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἶρις
Evolution:
From Greek to Latin, and then into various European languages.
Source:
Greek mythology and botanical terminology.