Iris dog name - meaning, origin, personality and popularity

Iris is a beautiful and unique name for a dog, inspired by the vibrant and colorful flower. It conveys elegance, grace, and a touch of whimsy.

Popularity of the name

• #283 most popular dog name
• Most popular gender: Female
• Most popular breed: mix

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About dogs named Iris

The following are 30 profiles of dogs named Iris from our database of 180 dogs with the name Iris.

• “I am the quietest of my sisters. I’m calm and sweet, very affectionate, and more shy.“

  — Cheryl A.

• “I’m a 7 year old mixed breed dog and my family just adopted me last week!“

  — Angela C.

• “Iris is just the sweetest pup you will ever meet. She is sassy and loves everyone.“

  — Danika M.

• “Iris is an american pitbull mix. I addoped Iris in August 2020 from a rescue in TX.“

  — Yana S.

• “Hey I'm Iris - I'm 4.5 yr Australian Cattle mix. I love going on adventures with my humans!!“

  — Sara & Irane S.

• “Sweet old lady who rather explore and ignore everyone else. Enjoys cuddles and chasing dogs if she’s intrested.“

  — Jocelyn M.

• “I'm a scruffy terrier mix who loves to run around and smell EVERYTHING while totally ignoring my mom.“

  — Traci W.

• “Iris is cute and smart and still so much puppy! She's a year and a half old and very energetic.“

  — Cyndie D.

• “A sweet and spunky adult female german shorthaired pointer! Loves everyone and everything - but mostly playing chase, swimming, and my brother Axel.“

  — Abigail D.

• “I’m a little dog trapped in a big dogs body. I went all the bus scratches I can get!! I love my mom!“

  — BJ C.

• “Iris is a rambunctious and curious 2 year old Belgian Malinois. She is friendly to all people and does fairly well with all dogs.“

  — Sumner A.

• “I love to sprint like a crazy dog, i love meeting new humans and doggies. i play well and love going to new places“

  — kennadee b.

• “I love everything and everyone. other dogs make me nervous and my sister gets overly protective of me with other dogs. I’m picky with snacks“

  — Ashley N.

• “I’m a 90% good girl. I love my humans and my big sister Allie. I’m very concerned about other dogs, humans, bikes, cars…really anything that moves.“

  — Jennifer T.

• “Iris is goofy and laid back. She prefers her owners over other dogs but is fine with them. She’s getting up in age so shes a little slower.“

  — Lori M.

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