Parris

Parris Meaning & Origin

About Parris
The name "Parris" is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name "Parisius," meaning "from Paris." It is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. The name gained popularity due to its association with the city of Paris, known for its rich history, culture, and romantic allure. "Parris" is often seen as a sophisticated and cosmopolitan name choice, evoking a sense of elegance and charm.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Parris is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 34.85% and females 65.15%, based on recent birth statistics.

Parris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.17% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parris in Braille

Here's how to represent Parris in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Parris in braille

How to Spell the Name Parris in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Parris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Parris in sign language

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