Thoughts on Iris 🌈

Hi Berries,

I’ve liked the name Iris for a while. My husband liked it too, but strangely, we never put it on our baby names list. Lately, he had a change of heart about two of our girl names (Clara and Estelle). I’m sad that he doesn’t like them enough anymore (he can be so picky about names). But… I asked about Iris, and he was like “Yeah, I always liked that one”. So now I’m obsessing about this new possibility.

What kind of child and grown woman do you imagine with that name? Do you think it works with the name of our son and the other names on our list? TIA!

Our son: Bastien
Boy names: Leo, Mathias, Arthur
Girl names: Eve, Cleo

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f] is so sweet! I get a bright, cheerful vibe from her, but less in a bubbly, effervescent way and more in a calm, joyful kind of way. I also think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] fits in with the general naming styles of late without being too trendy. She’d fit in with the Ivys and Hazels and Violets but I think she’d stand well next to the more classic Eleanors and Charlottes. We recently added [name_f]Iris[/name_f] to our shortlist because it’s the state flower of our home state and is a nice homage to that. I think we’re sticking with [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] this time around but [name_f]Iris[/name_f] really is a great name.

[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] would be beautiful!

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f] is bright and pretty, sharp and sweet at the same time. I love it with [name_m]Bastien[/name_m]

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I adore [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and I think it goes really well with your son. To me, [name_f]Iris[/name_f] would be an individual. Someone strong and independent and cool.

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Oh [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is beautiful :rainbow:

Honestly I absolutely love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] she’s just gorgeous, elegant, charming, has this homespun cottagecore aesthetic which is perfect and has wonderful associations with the plant/rainbows. For me [name_f]Iris[/name_f] feels hopeful with the meaning ‘rainbow’ perfect for a baby born in these trying times and certainly adds to the appeal. I think an [name_f]Iris[/name_f] would be a bright happy child running through wildflower meadows and as an adult I immediately think of [name_f]Iris[/name_f] from the holiday a character I personally love.

[name_m]Bastien[/name_m] & [name_f]Iris[/name_f] are gorgeous together! I also think she works with [name_u]Leo[/name_u] & [name_u]Arthur[/name_u] along with [name_f]Eve[/name_f] & [name_u]Cleo[/name_u]. I think [name_m]Mathias[/name_m] with the s sound and [name_f]Iris[/name_f] sound could be a bit jarring as it leaves [name_m]Bastien[/name_m] out but that’s just me being fussy.

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Iris is lovely.

To me, I picture a cute little girl who is shy around strangers, but very inquisitive at home. A woman named Iris is intelligent, kind, and caring.

Yes, it works very well with Bastien! And I can easily see it as a sister for the other names on your list, too.

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Thanks for your comment! I get the same vibe as you from this name. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] is gorgeous :rainbow: :star: I’m also toying with [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Celeste[/name_f].

I think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] would make a great little sister to [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]!

Thanks for always taking the time to give your input no matter the name and the number of posts :smile:

I get this sharp and sweet vibe too. [name_u]Happy[/name_u] to read that I’m not the only one.

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I love your description, with the independence and strength of character :heart:

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I adore the rainbow meaning as well and what it symbolizes!

Regarding the fit with the other names on our list, I completely agree with you. It flows with all the names except [name_m]Mathias[/name_m] (they run a bit in each other with the “s” sound at the end).

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Thank you for your input! The image you have just make sense with what I picture for this name. [name_u]Happy[/name_u] to read that it fits with the rest of our list :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f] is such a gorgeous, soft name but it also has a feisty side to it! I think it is great alongside your sons name. Personally I imagine a child skipping through a field and a very artsy sort of grown woman!

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I love the name [name_f]Iris[/name_f]! I know a girl named [name_f]Iris[/name_f], she’s amazing. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] sound so beautiful together imo :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f]! It’s on my short list too :heart_eyes:

I think it works perfectly with the rest of your mail too. I like the double vowels mentioned - [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] or [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] or even [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabel[/name_f].

I see [name_f]Iris[/name_f] as a feisty, inquisitive, comfortable In her own skin little girl. And when grown, similar, smart, well spoken, confident, and kind yet sassy at the same time.

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f] is gorgeous! It feels classy to me. I love that it’s a nature name, the rainbow meaning. It can absolutely go with so many other names but it’s perfect with [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Estelle[/name_f], [name_u]Leo[/name_u] and [name_m]Bastian[/name_m].

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I really like/love :purple_heart:[name_f]Iris[/name_f] :purple_heart:

I’ve known an older/elderly lady my whole life with the name. The name is so sweet and floral and feminine to me.
I would love to see it on a child.

I like [name_f]Iris[/name_f] more than [name_f]Clara[/name_f] and [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] (although I do love Stella)

I wonder do you nn your son ‘Bas’?
[name_m]Bas[/name_m], [name_u]Leo[/name_u] and [name_f]Iris[/name_f] sounds like a great sibset to me.

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I think it works! I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f]. Very pretty!

[name_m]Bastien[/name_m] & [name_f]Iris[/name_f]

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I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and I think it’s absolutely perfect with [name_m]Bastien[/name_m], which is one of my favourites, and your other names. To me, [name_f]Iris[/name_f] feels elegant and sophisticated with a bohemian twist.

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I hadn’t envisioned [name_f]Iris[/name_f] with an artsy side, but now that you mentioned it, it just works!

What a beautiful combo! [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] is now on my list of combos for a potential girl :heart: