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Morris

Pronunciation: [ m-AWR-uhs ]

Girl Name #17,259 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Morris is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AWR-uhs.

Parents who love the name Morris often also consider Mollie, Molly, Mona .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,259
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mor Moy Morie Morrie

Also a Boy Name

Morris is also used as a boy name, ranked #1873.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morris

Is Morris a boy or girl name?
Morris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17259. As a boy name, it is ranked #1873. Morris is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Morris?
Morris is pronounced m-AWR-uhs.
How popular is the name Morris?
Morris is currently ranked #17259 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Morris?
Common nicknames for Morris include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Morrie.
Is Morris a common or rare name?
Morris is an uncommon name, ranked #17259 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Moy, Morie, and Morrie. 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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