How ‘old lady’ is Iris?

[Sunday4]

As a general rule, I’m not a fan of vintage sounding, ‘old people’ names.

But I do like Iris. For some reason, I feel like Iris has a bit of an edge to it, and I like names with an edge (not edge as in edgy-trendy, more that the sound has an edge. I don’t know how to explain what I mean here!)

Now I know Iris IS an old name - and it’s on all the vintage name idea lists - but when you hear the name, do you immediately think ‘old lady’?

I think it’s bang on trend if that helps. I remember when the name Emily was an old lady name and absolutely nobody would call a baby Emily. Then a work colleague used it for her baby, I was stunned. Now look at it. It’s modern, classic, cute etc.

The only Iris I know is in primary school so, no, I don’t think it’s that old lady like.

I think Iris was an "old lady" name until about 10-15 years ago. It isn't now, because it's been fully revived.

I know an 11 year old Iris and only know one other aged 8. I don’t think it’s overly popular.

Not at all. All the Irises I know or know of are school age.

10-20 years ago I knew old ladies called Iris but they’ve all since died.

I'm calling my baby this if I have a girl so naturally, yes I love it!