Morris

Origin and meaning

Name: Morris (mor-ris)

Gender: Male

Popularity in 2023: #853

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dark Skinned

Origin: English
Meaning: Conquer

Gender: Male

Origin and Meaning: The name Denis is of Old French origin and means "Dark-skinned" or "Moorish".

Etymology: The name Morris is derived from the Old French personal name Maurice, which was derived from the Latin name Maurus, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish".

Derived: The name Morris is the anglicized form of Maurice and has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.

History of name: The name Morris has a long history in English-speaking countries, especially in England. It was first introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages.

Style of the name: Morris is a traditional and classic name that has a timeless appeal.

Symbolism of the name: The name Morris symbolizes strength, stability, and wisdom.

Morris's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Morris include:

• Mo
• Morrie
• Morrissey
• Morey
• Morty
• Mor
• Morry
• Moss
• Moris

Name popularity

The name Morris is relatively common in the US.

Famous people named Morris

• Morris Chestnut, American actor
• Morris Day, American musician
• Morris Dees, American civil rights lawyer
• Morris Louis, American painter
• Morris Wesseh, Liberian footballer

Name Variations

Variations of name Morris in English:

Morrie, Morrisey, Moris, Moriss, Morey, Mo, Morry.

Variations of name Morris in different languages:

• Maurice (French)
• Maurizio (Italian)
• Maurits (Dutch)
• Moritz (German)

Similar Names

• Morrison
• Morrice
• Morison
• Morrissey

Anagrams

An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.

• Mirors

Rhyming Names

• Chorus
• Doris
• Forrester
• Horace
• Loris
• Norris
• Porridge
• Roger
• Storage
• George

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Morris but is shorter.

• Mo
• Morrie
• Morty

Sibling Names

Sisters: Elizabeth, Sophie, Ava, Emma, Caroline, Charlotte.

Brothers: William, James, Benjamin, Samuel, Henry, Owen.