Morris
Pronunciation: [ m-AWR-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Morris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 144 babies have been named Morris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Morris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,259 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,259
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Morris
Morris is a girl name .
Is Morris a boy or girl name? Morris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,259 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,873. Morris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Morris is currently ranked #17,259 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Morris include Mor, Morr, Morry, Morrie, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Morris include Morrigan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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