Íris

Íris is the Icelandic and Faroese form of the Greek name Iris. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods, particularly Hera. She was often depicted as a beautiful young woman with golden wings, traveling on the rainbow to deliver messages between the heavens and earth. The name itself comes directly from the Greek word 'iris' (ἶρις), meaning 'rainbow'.

The name Iris has been used in various forms across Europe for centuries, often associated with the flower of the same name, which was named after the goddess due to its wide array of colors. Its adoption in Nordic countries like Iceland and the Faroe Islands reflects a tradition of incorporating classical names, often with slight phonetic or orthographic adaptations to fit the local language.