Paris - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Paris \p(a)-

, also used as boy's name Paris, is pronounced PARE-iss. It is of Greek origin. Name from Greek mythology. Also place name: Paris has also been used in English as a surname for immigrants from the capital of France. The city was named after the Gallic tribe that founded it, the Parisii. Socialite Paris Hilton.

Paris has 4 variant forms: Parisa, Parissa, Parris and Parrish.

Baby names that sound like Paris are Pris and Perris.

Paris is a very common first name for women (#2006 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#2319 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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