Iris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iris Name at a Glance

Name	Iris
Meaning	Rainbow goddess of Greek mythology who used rainbows as a bridge to carry messages from the gods to mankind. Iris is also a flower name.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Iris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iris means “Rainbow goddess of Greek mythology who used rainbows as a bridge to carry messages from the gods to mankind. Iris is also a flower name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Iris Name Origin

Our database records Iris under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Iris a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Iris is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Iris

When considering Iris for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.