Chloris

The female first name Chloris (Χλωρίς) has its roots in Greek mythology. The name is derived from the ancient Greek term chlōrós (χλωρός), which means 'green-yellow, light green', and can be simply translated as 'the Green One'.

What does the name Chloris mean?

Chloris (Χλωρίς) is a female first name that originates from Greek mythology. It is based on the ancient Greek word chlōrós (χλωρός), which means 'green-yellow, light green', and can be understood as 'the Green One'. In Greek mythology, Chloris is also revered as the goddess of blooming nature and is known by the name Flora. Today, the first name Chloris is particularly common in English-speaking regions, with the spelling Cloris also occurring.

Where does the name Chloris come from?

The origin of the name Chloris is ancient Greek and means 'the Green One'. The word is derived from the ancient Greek term chlōrós (χλωρός) for green-yellow, light green. The languages in which the name appears are English and Greek.

How do you pronounce Chloris?

Klor-is

Popularity

In Germany, Chloris is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in German name popularity lists so far. Chloris reached its best ranking in 2021, when it placed 1,981st in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it 4,332nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 6,347th in Italy.

Famous people

• A Chloris (song by Reynaldo Hahn, ca. 1916)