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Iris

Rainbow · pronounced EYE-ris

Meaning

Iris is a greek name meaning “Rainbow”.

History

Iris was the Greek messenger goddess who travelled along the rainbow between gods and mortals. The name doubles as a flower and as the coloured ring of the eye, a rare triple meaning.

Popularity

Ranked #98 in 2026 · up 342 places since 1996

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