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Name Origin

Morrison is a Scottish surname and given name meaning 'son of Morris'. Morris itself derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which means 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

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Famous People

Jim Morrison (1943-1971)

Singer, songwriter, poet

  • Lead singer of The Doors
  • Influential figure in rock music
  • Known for his charismatic stage presence and poetic lyrics

Toni Morrison (1931-2019)

Novelist, essayist, professor

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1993)
  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1988)
  • Known for her powerful and insightful novels exploring the African American experience