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Name Origin

Morris is an English masculine given name derived from the Middle English surname Morris, which itself originated from the Latin 'Mauricius.' Mauricius was a Roman cognomen meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' referring to someone of North African descent. The name thus carries connotations of strength, resilience, and perhaps even exoticism.

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Famous People

Morris Chestnut (1968-)

Actor

  • Roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood'
  • Starred in the TV series 'Rosewood'

Morris K. Udall (1922-1998)

Politician

  • U.S. Representative from Arizona
  • Candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976