Cat name
Iris
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- female
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning
Goddess of the rainbow
More
Messenger goddess whose path across the sky was the rainbow. Soft and luminous.
Themes
Questions
- What does Iris mean?
- Iris means Goddess of the rainbow. It's a name of Greek origin.
- Where does the name Iris come from?
- Iris comes from Greek. It's associated with these themes: Greek Mythology.
- Is Iris a boy or girl cat name?
- Iris is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Iris a good name for a cat?
- Iris is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Greek Mythology. It means "Goddess of the rainbow." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.