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Iris

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EYE-ris

โ€œRainbow; messenger goddessโ€

๐ŸŒ Greek๐Ÿ“Š #190 nationally+95%

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960sโ€“2020s)

The Story

Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow and a messenger between gods and mortals. Also a stunning flower and the colored part of the eye โ€” triple meaning.

Sibling Ideas

โœจ Middle Names

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Names That Vibe With Iris

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