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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 K. Udall (1922-1998)

Politician

  • U.S. Representative from Arizona (1961-1991)
  • Presidential candidate in 1976

Morris Day (1957-)

Musician

  • Lead singer of The Time
  • Successful solo career
  • Known for funk and R&B music

Morris Almond (1927-)

Judge

  • United States Circuit Judge of the Fifth Circuit
  • Notable for his role in desegregation cases