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Paris name meaning
Last Name
18k
in the U.S.
in 2010
18k
in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Paris mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Paris
User Submitted Origins
Greek
62%
English
35%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from North Carolina, U.S., the name Paris means "Light and beauty".
- A user from the United States says the name Paris means "Helen's great love".
- A user from Idaho, U.S. says the name Paris is of French origin and means "Love".
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Paris means "Good person, reliable, trustworthy" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Par"is
A plant common in Europe (Paris quadrifolia); herb Paris; truelove. It has been used as a narcotic.
Note: ☞ It much resembles the American genus Trillium, but has usually four leaves and a tetramerous flower.
Etymology: From Paris, the son of Priam
noun Par"is
The chief city of France.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
- A town in northeastern Texas
- (Greek mythology) the prince of Troy who abducted Helen from her husband Menelaus and provoked the Trojan War
- Sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae
Wiktionary
From Middle English Parys, Paris, from Old French Paris, from the Late Latin name of an earlier settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum (“Lutetia of the Parisii”), from Latin Parīsiī, a Gaulish tribe.
- The capital and most populous <<city of France.
- A department of Île-de-France, France.
- (figuratively) The government of France.
- A locale named after the French city.
- A hamlet in Jutland, Denmark.
- A former settlement in Yukon, Canada.
- A former settlement in Kiritimati, Kiribati.
- A locale in the United States.
- A city, the county seat of Lamar County, Texas.
- A city, the county seat of Henry County, Tennessee.
- A city, the county seat of Edgar County, Illinois.
- A city, the county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
- A town, the county seat of Oxford County, Maine.
- A city in Arkansas, United States and one of the two county seats of Logan County.
- A town in Grant County, Wisconsin.
- A city, the county seat of Bear Lake County, Idaho.
- An unincorporated community in Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in New Hampshire.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio.
- An unincorporated community in Virginia.
- A community in Ontario; named for nearby gypsum deposits, used to make plaster of Paris (itself named for the city).
- A English habitational surname for someone from Paris.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, usually from the French city.
- A town in New York; named for early benefactor Col. Isaac Paris.
- A town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin; named for the town in New York.
- A city, the county seat of Monroe County, Missouri; named for the city in Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Oregon; named for postmaster G. E. Parris.
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πάρις (Páris).
- (Greek mythology) A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, from the Trojan hero.
Paris was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Azerbaijani, Danish, French, German, Latin, Middle English, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Old French, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tatar, and Turkish
Notable Persons Named Paris
Notable Persons Named Paris
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is a socialite, television personality, model, actress, singer, dj, businesswoman, and author. She was most active from 2000 to present. Paris was given the name Paris Whitney Hilton by her parents Richard Hilton and Kathy Hilton on February 17th, 1981 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Paris Themmen
Paris Themmen is an actor, casting director, and entrepreneur. Paris was born on June 25th, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Paris Berelc
Paris Berelc is an actress and model. Paris was born on December 29th, 1998.
Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson is a football player. Paris was born on July 24th, 1980 in Vancouver.
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P Money
P Money is a grime music and dubstep rapping. His ongoing career started in 2005. P was given the name Paris Moore-Williams on April 8th, 1989.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Paris
Notable Persons With the Last Name Paris
Saint Denis of Paris
Saint Denis of Paris was a saint. He holds the title Bishop and Martyr. Saint was born in 3 in Roman Italy. He left this life in 250.
Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley was an actress. She was most active from 1922 to 1922. Anne was given the name Dawn Evelyeen Paris on April 17th, 1918 in New York City, New York, U.S. Anne is also known as Dawn O'Day. She passed away on July 4th, 1993.
Jerry Paris
Jerry Paris was an actor and director. He has had major accomplishments since 1949. Jerry was given the name William Gerald Paris on July 25th, 1925 in San Francisco. He died on March 31st, 1986.
Paris
Paris is a political hip hop and west coast hip hop musician. He has been prominent since 1989. Paris was given the name Oscar Jackson, Jr. on October 29th, 1967.
Mica Paris
Mica Paris is a soul music, gospel music, contemporary r&b, and jazz singing and presenter. She has been prominent since 1985. Mica was given the name Michelle Antoinette Wallen on April 27th, 1969 in Islington, London, England.
Bob Paris
Bob was given the name Robert Clark Paris on December 14th, 1959 in Columbus, Indiana.
- Dimitri from ParisComposer
- John ParisMusician
- Saint Germain of ParisSaint
- Adelaide of Paris
- SQUAT THEATRE in Paris
- Bubba ParisFootball Player
- Tito ParisMusician
- Dominik ParisAthlete
- Jeff Paris
- Francois de Paris
- Sidney De Paris
- Daniel Paris
- John Davis Paris
- Percy A. ParisMLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Paris | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.24% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 12.01% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.55% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.23% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.33% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Paris
People with the last name Paris are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Paris
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| #94 | Unique Girl Names |
| #143 | Unisex Names |