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Name meaning

Eris

means “strife”

Origin
Greek
Gender
Mostly feminine
Used in
Ancient Greek
Say it
EH-ris
Letters
4

Researched meaning

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The story of Eris

Eris is the Greek word for strife and the name of the goddess of discord in Greek myth, whose golden apple began the Trojan War.

Roots

From Greek eris (strife).

Where it is used

A Greek mythological name.

Eris name FAQ

What does the name Eris mean?

Eris means “strife”. From Greek eris (strife).

Where does the name Eris come from?

Eris is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Ancient Greek families.

How do you pronounce Eris?

Eris is usually pronounced EH-ris.

Is Eris a boy's or a girl's name?

Eris is mostly feminine.

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Sources

Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eris

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