Okay, I ran across this name and I really like it but I am having trouble finding any information on it.
Aeris?
Anyone have some history or a meaning behind this name? Also, what do you think of it?
I’ve never seen it, seems like it might be an inventive spelling of Eirys? I’m not sure how legit Eirys is but it has some presence on the web as a Welsh spelling of [name_f]Iris[/name_f] (which I think would sound great with [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] if it has the air-iss prn, but [name_f]Iris[/name_f] should just be spelled [name_f]Iris[/name_f]).
[name_f]One[/name_f] problem: as I’m reading it, it basically sounds like heiress…maybe our accents are different though, and that’s not the worst thing.
Here’s some info that suggests pretty strongly this is a name without much grounding:
Aeris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There could be something I’m missing though, but Ae does not tend to begin a lot of names…
It’s the name of a Final [name_f]Fantasy[/name_f] character:
Aerith Gainsborough - The Final Fantasy Wiki has more Final Fantasy information than Cid could research
If you have to ask than it’s probably not,though the way I’m pronouncing it makes it sounds like the mythical god of war’s name.
I’m pronouncing it like [name_f]Eris[/name_f], the goddess of discord, strife, and chaos. Perhaps it’s an alternate spelling.
I like the spelling Eirys too… I hadn’t thought of the goddess connection, not very attractive qualities I suppose. I am generally attracted to Ae- names and names that end in -s. I love the way it sounds, but I wouldn’t use a name that doesn’t have a strong history as a name and some meaning behind it.
It’s pretty, isn’t it? I just discovered it today, too, from dantea’s post. I haven’t searched extensively yet, but it’s apparently Latin for air or atmosphere. It reminds me of [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] and [name_u]Damaris[/name_u], but… airier. 
There’s also Eirlys, Welsh I think. That’s IRE-liss though, maybe. I’m not sure. I prefer the air sound. And [name_f]Charis[/name_f]. [name_f]Anais[/name_f]. Lots of pretty, rare (in the US at least) names that sound similar.
I used it in a book. From my own sources, it’s Latin possibly meaning wind or something to do with [name_f]Air[/name_f]. It reminds me of Aether, the Greek god of the upper air and light.
Me too, I’m thinking about Aether too. Or anything Airy.
I like the way it sounds.
probably [name_f]Eris[/name_f], the goddess
Aeris spelling is ok because its still pronounceable but:
Eirys is horrible, makes everything about this name even more difficult, spell it [name_f]Eris[/name_f]
It’s AYR-liss. 
With Welsh, see EI say AY.
Yes, it is a name. I worked with a lady named [name_f]Eris[/name_f]. She constantly got called [name_f]Iris[/name_f] though.
I’ve only heard it used in fantasy settings, in which it is a Latin word name meaning “air.” I think it’s beautiful, but you know me and my magical name obsession.
I’m with those who’d say it like [name_f]Eris[/name_f]. I really like it-- it feels strong and direct. I also think a name with an “air” meaning would be a good contrast to [name_u]Rowan[/name_u].
Because [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] is earthy? Or because the sounds are so different?
Eirys is pronounced like [name_f]Iris[/name_f], it’s just the Welsh spelling of it.
Aeris looks like a alternate spelling of [name_f]Eris[/name_f].
I love magical names too. Rowan has always had a magical, witchy vibe to me. Probably why I know so many Pagan’s and hippies who have changed their names to Rowan… meh. :rolleyes:
It’s a Latin word for air. Using Latin words as names happens a lot, so I don’t see why it couldn’t be used.
I like Aeris (this spelling only) but I’m still not sold on it due to the lack of substantial history and the Meanie goddess connection. 
What is it you like, the ae- or the -ris? [name_u]Artemis[/name_u], Astris, Aegle, Aello, Aedos, Aegina, Aiolos, [name_f]Arae[/name_f]?