|
Pronunciation: |
(I ris); (EE ris) [Guide] |
|
|
Miscellaneous Info for Iris |
|
Used in: |
Dutch and English speaking countries |
|
Additional info: |
Iris was the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow. Iris can also refer to a genus of ornamental flowering plants, or a part of the eye.
Writer-philosopher Iris Murdoch was a famous bearer of this name.
The painting "Irises," by Vincent van Gogh, fetched one of the highest auction prices of the twentieth century. |
|
Similar Names to Iris for Boys & Girls
|
|
Popularity Rank of Iris | US top 1000 names since 1880 |
Popularity Rank |
Iris - Rankings by Year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The name meaning of Iris and the name origin of Iris have been reviewed by our name experts.
|