Iris
Iris is a name of Greek origin meaning ‘rainbow’. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods. The name also refers to the iris flower and the colored part of the eye, giving it multiple natural and mythological associations.
Popularity of the name Iris in different countries
- Iris Experienced a significant revival in the United States since the 2000s, consistently ranking in the top 150 girls' names.
- Iris Popular in the United Kingdom as a vintage name that has returned to fashion, appreciated for its botanical and mythological connections.
- Iris Well-established in Canada and Australia as an elegant, nature-inspired name with classical roots.
- Iris Maintains classic popularity in France and Italy, associated with the flower and artistic symbolism.
- Iris Growing in popularity in Scandinavian countries where nature names are particularly favored.
Variants and similar names to Iris
- Irida (Modern Greek)
- Irisa (Slavic)
- Irisia (Italian variant)
- Iriska (Hungarian)
- Irisse (French variant)
Famous characters named Iris
Books
- Iris Chase – The Blind Assassin Elder sister of Laura and wife of Richard, whose life is marked by family secrets and tragedies.
- Iris – The Color Purple Celie's sister who escapes their oppressive life and becomes a missionary in Africa.
- Iris – The House of the Spirits Secondary character representing the connection to the spiritual and supernatural in the family saga.
- Iris – The Butterfly Garden One of the survivors from the Garden, a place where women were kidnapped and tattooed as butterflies.
Anime
- Iris – Pokémon Gym Leader of Veilstone City in Sinnoh and later the Champion of the Unova region.
- Iris – Fire Emblem Fates Priestess of the Hoshido Sanctuary who can join the player's army.
Movies
- Iris – The Truman Show Truman Burbank's romantic interest whose real name is Sylvia and tries to warn him about his televised reality.
- Iris Murdoch – Iris Brilliant writer and philosopher whose life and struggle with Alzheimer's are portrayed in the biographical film.
TVSeries
- Iris West – The Flash Barry Allen's romantic interest and journalist who eventually becomes his wife and mother of their children.
- Iris – Megas XLR Freedom fighter from the future who travels to the past to retrieve the stolen Megas mecha from Coop.
Videogames
- Iris – Megami Tensei Recurring demon in the series appearing as a young girl with an umbrella, based on the Greek goddess.
- Iris – Final Fantasy XV Childhood friend of Noctis who cares deeply for him and possesses healing abilities.
- Iris – Pokémon Black and White Gym Leader in Veilstone City and later Champion of the Unova region.
- Iris – Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel NPC who offers side quests related to the search for Eridian technology.
