Iris
What does Iris mean?
diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
What's the origin of Iris?
Greek
How is Iris pronounced?
ɪˈrɪs
What does it say about you to have a cat named Iris?
Iris is the name of a flower. It typically means "the rainbow."
Is Iris a good cat name?
Iris has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Iris is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!
Iris is found in these categories:
spring
This moniker nods to a vibrant flower blooming in warmer months.
striped
Rainbow goddess matches their colorful, vibrant fur patterns perfectly!
skinny
Rainbow goddess is slender, just like a thin feline friend.
tortoiseshell
Rainbow goddess matches their colorful, vibrant, and diverse fur patterns.
spiritual
Named after a Greek goddess, it symbolizes divine messages and rainbows.
elegant
Derived from Greek mythology, symbolizing a rainbow's grace and beauty.
mythical
She's named after a Greek goddess who personified rainbows.
flower
Named after a vibrant, colorful plant, perfect for a lively feline!
Popularity
Based on likes, Iris ranks #114 with users of MeowNames.com.
Iris is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Iris is considerably more popular than most other cat names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Iris was, over the past 30 days, the 90th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of November 2024, Iris is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.
In the past week, Iris was viewed 40 times, and liked 4 times.
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