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The Name Paris - Origin and Meaning of Paris
  



The Name Paris - Origin and Meaning of Paris


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Paris

Greek; Gaulish

Usage of the Name Paris

Greek Mythology; English

Meaning of the Name Paris

The name Paris has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it comes from the Greek mythology. Paris was the son of Priam, king of Troy, and the brother of Hector, who is best known for his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta. This action caused the Trojan War. His name is of unknown, probably even non-Greek, origin.
2. As a unisex name it comes from the name of the French capital. This name is derived from the name of the Gaulish tribe known as the Parisii. This name is used mainly as a feminine name.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Paris Barclay (born 1956), an American male television director and producer; Paris Hilton (born 1981), an American female socialite, actress, singer, and model; Paris Bennett (born 1988), an American female singer.
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