ThinkabaraIris: meaning and origin
Iris
“Rainbow; also the flower”
About the name Iris
Iris is a girl’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “rainbow; also the flower”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Greek names
- Alex 🧒Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra · Greek
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Daphne 👧Laurel tree · Greek
- Elena 👧Bright, shining light; a form of Helen · Greek
- Georgia 👧Farmer; also the US state · Greek
- Helen 👧Bright, shining light · Greek
- Irene 👧Peace · Greek
- Lydia 👧Woman from Lydia, an ancient kingdom · Greek
Sibling name ideas (Greek, boys)
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cyrus 👦Sun; far-sighted (via Persian) · Greek
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
More girl names starting with I
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Irene 👧Peace · Greek
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Isabella 👧Pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth · Hebrew
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Ivy 👧The evergreen climbing plant · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Iris mean?
Iris is a name of Greek origin. It means: rainbow; also the flower.
Is Iris a boy or girl name?
Iris is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Iris have?
Iris has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Iris a popular name?
Yes. Iris has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.