The baby name Chloris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklɔːrɪs/ (KLOH-ris) — also commonly pronounced /ˈklɒrɪs/.
Chloris is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Chloris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklɔːrɪs/ (KLOH-ris) — also commonly pronounced /ˈklɒrɪs/.
Chloris is Greek in Origin.
Chloris is a feminine name of Ancient Greek origin, from Chlōrís (Χλωρίς), derived from khlōrós, "pale green, fresh, verdant," evoking new growth and springtime. In myth, Chloris is a flower-associated nymph married to the West Wind, Zephyrus; in Ovid’s Fasti she becomes the source of blossoms and is identified with her Roman counterpart, Flora. The name also appears in Homeric tradition as the queen of Pylos and mother of Nestor, reinforcing its classical pedigree.
Used in pastoral poetry and Renaissance art as an emblem of youthful bloom, Chloris entered English given-name use sporadically from the 17th century, peaking in the 19th and remaining rare today. Common renderings include Chloris, scholarly Chlōris, and the Anglicized Cloris; Khloris reflects a direct transliteration. Related names include Flora and Chloe, which share the same verdant imagery. Pronounced KLOR-iss in English.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 2006 | #404 | 3 | 3,155 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #588 | 28 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Chloris is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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