Chloris - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Chloris \ch-lo-ris\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "green". Greek mythology: a minor goddess of vegetation whose name derives from "khloros". It was used by the Roman poet Horace for one of his loves, and was used by Augustan poets of the 17th and 18th centuries. Actress Cloris Leachman.

Chloris has 4 variant forms: Chloress, Cloris, Khloris and Kloris.

For more information, see also related names Chloe and Clarinda.

Baby names that sound like Chloris are Claris, Clarisa and Clarise.

Chloris is a very rare female first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Chloris. Compare Chloris with related baby names.