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Cloris

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Cloris comes from Chloris, comes form a Greek name Khloris, from the word “khloros” meaning “Green.”


History:
Chloris is a name from Greek mythology, one belonging to a nymph, the wife of the West Wind (Zephyrus), and a minor goddess of flowers. The name is also found in contemporary Greek literature (Horace, etc.)

Chloris was revived by 17th and 18th century English, Classical-loving poets, but as a real first name it has always been rare.

Pronunciation: clor-iss.


Alternates: Cloris, Clorissa.

Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
Cloris Leachman (1926-)
American actress.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Chloris, Cloris, Clorissa


Popularity of Chloris:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1990: N/A

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