Meaning and background
The story behind Eris
Eris is a Greek name associated with strife or discord and with the goddess who personifies it in mythology. The reference describes her as a sister and companion of Ares. That makes the cultural background quite specific, even though the written name is short and the English pronunciation has only two syllables. For a dog, choosing Eris might express an interest in mythology or a playful contrast with a calm companion; the name itself is not evidence that the dog will be troublesome.
- Origin
- Greek name meaning strife or discord, borne by a mythological goddess. Source
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About Eris
Recorded as a dog’s name
Eris appears in 3 dog licence records in the 2023 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- City of Seattle Seattle Pet Licenses — DOG-only name aggregate, current source dated 6 October 2026 — Secondary spelling corroboration from dog-only licence rows. No cats, owner fields, national ranking or unique-dog claim.
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