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Is there anything obviously wrong with this name before I use it?!

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Gentlemumma · 09/11/2020 10:26

Hi 👋
Never posted before so bare with!

We are a due a daughter just before Christmas and are planning on calling her Iris Joy. Iris means rainbow in Greek I thought it was a fitting name after a year like 2020! Joy is a family name and I liked having a festive nod due to being born in December.

I suddenly panicked last night that there may be some horrendously obvious reason why I shouldn’t use this 🤦🏼‍♀️ Any thoughts?

We currently have a son who is Quinn Thomas George

Thanks xxx

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Herja · 09/11/2020 10:32

I always think of eye balls rather than flowers when I hear the name Iris. Still think it's a lovely name though! Especially with Joy, they flow very well together.

YoniAndGuy · 09/11/2020 10:30

It's really lovely. Congratulations!

LizzieBananas · 09/11/2020 10:29

All sounds lovely.

OhMsBeliever · 09/11/2020 10:28

They're both lovely names.

satsumasunrise · 09/11/2020 10:28

Fab name.

Toilenstripes · 09/11/2020 10:28

I can’t see any reason why you shouldn’t use it. It’s a gorgeous name!