Iris: name meaning and origin
Iris is a Greek name meaning "rainbow". It has 2 syllables, stressed on I, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Iris
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All middle names for Iris, by length and meaning →
- Iris Anne grace, favour
- Iris Belle beautiful
- Iris Blair field, plain
- Iris Claire clear, bright
- Iris Eve life
- Iris Faith faith, trust
- Iris Faye fairy; also faith
- Iris Grace grace, goodwill
Sibling names for Iris
- Iris & Aiyana Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Aurora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Celeste Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Daisy Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Esther Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Florence Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Layla Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Iris & Leilani Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Iris
No traditional nickname; Iris is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Iri, Irie, Ris.
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Questions about Iris
What does the name Iris mean?
Iris is a Greek name meaning "rainbow".
How many syllables are in Iris?
Iris has 2 syllables (I-ris), with the stress usually on "I".
What are nicknames for Iris?
Iris has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Iri, Irie, Ris.
Is Iris a boy's or girl's name?
Iris is traditionally a girl's name.