Eris

The meaning of Eris is 'strife'. It is a name typically given to girls and is of Greek origin. According to Greek mythology, Eris was the name of the goddess of discord and chaos. She is mostly recognized as the sister of Ares, who is the god of war. Eris is the name of a dwarf planet that is named after the Greek goddess. Her counterpart in Roman mythology is Discordia. She is also credited with tossing the golden apple that the goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena fought over. The final decision had to be made by a young man called Paris. He selected Aphrodite because she promised him Helen of Sparta who he then attempted to abduct, sparking the Trojan War. Eris is a fictional character from the animated children's series 'The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy.' She is based on the Greek goddess of strife, who wields the apple of discord and enjoys causing havoc.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

strife, discord

Origin

Greek

Numerology

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

I is for ideals, no higher!

S is for success, in all you will do.

Lucky

Eris lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Eris

• Freddie James Prinze Sr. (born Frederick Karl Pruetzel) American actor and comedian
• Freddie James Prinze Jr. American actor
• Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) British lead singer of band Queen
• Eris Baker American actress

Eris in Pop Culture

• Eris Greek goddess of strife and discord
• Eris Fairy character from American/Canadian show "The Troop"
• Eris character on series "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy"
• Eris character in the animated movie 'Simbad'