Eris
Greek Mythology · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eris
The name 'Eris' means "strife" or "discord" in Ancient Greek, derived from the Greek word *ἔρις* (eris).
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Etymology
The name 'Eris' means "strife" or "discord" in Ancient Greek, derived from the Greek word *ἔρις* (eris). It originates from Greek mythology as the goddess of discord and chaos, notably used in Hellenic culture and later adopted in astronomy for a dwarf planet, but has no specific religious affiliation.
Eris currently ranks #1,623 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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