Iris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iris is listed in our database as a girl name of Latin origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Beatrice. A variant of Beatrix meaning bringer of joy”.

Iris Name at a Glance

Name Iris
Meaning Diminutive of Beatrice. A variant of Beatrix meaning bringer of joy.
Origin Latin
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Iris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iris means “Diminutive of Beatrice. A variant of Beatrix meaning bringer of joy”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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

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