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Iridessa

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Pronounced ir-ih-DESS-ah /ˌɪr.ɪˈdɛs.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A coined name echoing Iris and iridescent (from Greek iris, 'a rainbow') — the name of a Disney Fairies (Tinker Bell) character; no traditional meaning of its own; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rainbow/iridescent echo: Iridessa is a Disney Fairies character name. Lyrical, sparkly, and warm (said 'ir-ih-DESS-ah').
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningA coined name echoing Iris and iridescent (from Greek iris, 'a rainbow') — the name of a Disney Fairies (Tinker Bell) character; no traditional meaning of its own; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4218 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iridessa is a coined name echoing Iris and 'iridescent', from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' — borne by a light-talent fairy in the Disney Fairies (Tinker Bell) films, though it has no traditional meaning of its own (we note the character link; routes layered). A lyrical, sparkly name (said 'ir-ih-DESS-ah'; nickname Iris).

It registers very thinly in records. Rare, a-rainbow-echo-and-character-name, and sparkly.

Did you know? Iridessa echoes Iris and 'iridescent' (from Greek iris, 'a rainbow') — a coined name borne by a light fairy in the Disney Fairies (Tinker Bell) films — lyrical and sparkly (we note the character link; said 'ir-ih-DESS-ah').
Overall data confidence 33%
References — Iridessa (Disney Fairies) — character link noted

Variations

IrisIridessah

Nicknames

Iris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iridessa mean?

Iridessa echoes Iris and 'iridescent' (Greek 'a rainbow'), a Disney Fairies character; it has no traditional meaning of its own, which we note.

How do you pronounce Iridessa?

It's said ir-ih-DESS-ah /ˌɪr.ɪˈdɛs.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Iridessa a boy or girl name?

Iridessa is a girl's name.

How popular is Iridessa?

Iridessa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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