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Iris (from Greek Ἶρις Ancient Greek:, the messenger of the gods among themselves and the personification of ἶρις, the "rainbow") is a feminine name.. The name came into use in English-speaking countries in the 1500s, first in reference to the goddess, and was later used along with other Ancient Greek names revived by 17th-century British poets, such as Doris and Phyllis.
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iris (/ ˈ aɪ r ɪ s /; EYE-riss; Ancient Greek: Ἶρις, romanized: Îris, lit. 'rainbow,' [2] [3] Ancient Greek:) is a daughter of the gods Thaumas and Electra, [4] the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods, a servant to the Olympians and especially Queen Hera.
Iris is a flowering plant genus of 310 accepted species [1] with showy flowers.As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera.
The Irish surnames Costello and Costellow are anglicized forms of the Gaelic surname Mac Oisdealbhaigh, itself a Gaelicized form of an Anglo-Norman name. This was the first example of a Norman family assuming a Gaelic name.
Idris is a Welsh and Arabic given name (usually masculine), also given as surname. The name has two different etymologies. Welsh: 'Ardent lord', from udd (lord, prince) + ris (ardent, enthusiastic, impulsive). [1] It lends its name to the mountain Cadair Idris ('Idris's Chair') by way of Idris Gawr ('Idris the Giant').
The given name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Gille Easbaig (also rendered Gilleasbaig), meaning "bishop's servant". [1] The surname Gillespie is an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Easbuig, and the Irish Mac Giolla Easpaig, both of which mean "bishop's servant's son". [2]
Morris is of Anglo-Norman origin and is a relationship name derived from the Middle English and Old French personal name Moreis, or Maurice (from the Latin Mauritius 'Moorish, dark, swarthy'; from Maurus 'a Moor'). [2] [3] It was the name of the 3rd century Christian martyr Saint Maurice.
McAfee (/ ˈ m æ k ə f iː / MAK-ə-fee) is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin. [1] The name is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Dhuibhshíthe, meaning "son of Duibhshíth". [1] The personal name, Duibhshíth, was composed of two elements: dubh meaning "black", and síth meaning "peace". [1] The surname has been in Ireland since the ...