Iris

Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow, and it's the name of the goddess who personified the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and earth. As a flower name, it refers to the elegant bloom known for its striking range of colors — purple, white, yellow, and blue. It's one of those names that feels both botanical and mythological at once.

Iris is a name that carries real visual beauty with it — you can almost picture the purple blooms or a shimmering arc of color whenever you hear it. Pet owners who choose Iris tend to have dogs or cats with elegant, graceful energy. It suits a regal Greyhound as well as a whimsical tortoiseshell cat. The name has been steadily rising in human baby name charts too, which tells you something about its staying power. Iris feels timeless without feeling stuffy — a rare combination.