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Iris

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nicannie · 27/11/2019 09:00

Thoughts on the name Iris?

I put up a post previously about the name Ada, which is now on the 'shortlist' so to speak. Whilst googling and searching through random lists of names I came across Iris.... I'm just always curious to see what others think :)

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ItsOurTime · 27/11/2019 09:01

Absolutely love Iris. My dh vetoed it though 🤷‍♀️

BikeRunSki · 27/11/2019 09:04

Love it.

I know sisters called Iris and Ada.

nicannie · 27/11/2019 09:11

@bikerunski no way!!! that's basically my two fav names so far, that's really a huge coincidence isn't it.

ps @itsourtime I just suggested it to OH, he said he likes it... good news for me I suppose Grin

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Thetimetravelerswife · 27/11/2019 09:16

I also like iris

BlackSwanGreen · 27/11/2019 09:17

I love Iris (and Ada). I know one, she's 2 years old.

BarkandCheese · 27/11/2019 09:20

I think it’s lovely. Mil is an Iris and it’s DD’s middle name, I kind of would have liked to use it as her first name but having two in the family might have been a bit odd.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 27/11/2019 09:21

Love them both! Ada was on our list if DS had been a girl!

Amys136 · 27/11/2019 09:22

Love it!

Flumperama · 27/11/2019 09:26

Lovely.

nicannie · 27/11/2019 09:27

Iris is getting such a good reception, thanks ladies. It's settled my mind I think Iris is now second on the list along with Ada!!

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Leopardprintboots · 27/11/2019 09:27

Great name - gorgeous

BikeRunSki · 27/11/2019 10:55

@nicnannie
I think they are Iris Alice and Ada Ivy.

nicannie · 27/11/2019 10:56

@Bikerunski what's even weirder as my original list of names that I had noted in my phone include Alice and Ivy...... spooky!

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Katfood · 27/11/2019 11:04

I know an Iris who pronounces it Ee ris.

Like iridescent or iran

Mamabear88 · 27/11/2019 12:35

Iris is nice, thumbs up from me

nicannie · 27/11/2019 13:17

Thanks everyone! I'm definitely feeling good vibes about this name and glad I was doing some random searches this morning to come across it

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MrsH497 · 27/11/2019 13:31

Greek goddess of the rainbow so I love it

nicannie · 27/11/2019 13:37

@MrsH497 that's lovely... I didn't realise that's what it meant! Thank you

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Mattelio · 27/11/2019 18:04

Very pretty Smile

Haworthia · 27/11/2019 18:07

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nicannie · 27/11/2019 18:26

@Haworthia you have an Ada or an Iris? Sorry either or is a lovely name (clearly as I'm considering both) but just thought I'd ask as I'm nosey!

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threesenoughthanks · 27/11/2019 18:30

Lovely name. My SIL is an Iris and her sister is a Heather.

TatianaLarina · 28/11/2019 08:15

Love Iris. Far nicer than Ada.

Dustyunicorn · 29/11/2024 18:44

What did you choose in the end?

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