- Meaning
- Rainbow
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, Dutch
What people expect from a Iris
Iris has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.
The meaning is about light and nature. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, a creative soul, the star of the room.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Iris: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Iris
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Rainbow".
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Kaiser (2009), University of OldenburgQuestions about Iris
What does the name Iris mean?
Iris is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Rainbow".
Is Iris a boy or girl name?
Iris is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Iris?
Iris is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, Dutch.
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