Cloris
Meaning of Cloris
Cloris springs from the ancient Greek Chloris—mythic goddess of flowers and fresh, pale-green growth—so the very sound of it feels like a garden waking up. While it fluttered modestly through U.S. charts in the 1920s and 30s (never cracking the Top 500 and now given to only a handful of girls each year), that rarity has become part of its modern charm: parents can offer their daughter something vintage yet unmistakably her own. Anglo-American ears may also hear a wink of Old Hollywood thanks to the ever-witty Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman, adding a touch of star power to the name’s soft, breezy rhythm. For families torn between the floral grace of Iris and the retro snap of Doris, Cloris plants itself right in the sweet spot—familiar enough to pronounce with ease, uncommon enough to bloom brightly in any classroom or boardroom she chooses to explore.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLAW-ris (/klɑrɪs/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as KLOH-rees (/kloˈres/)
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Notable People Named Cloris
| Cloris Leachman - |
