Morris
The everyday medieval English form of Maurice, a Latin name built on a word for a man from North Africa.
Meaning and origin
Morris grew out of Maurice, the ordinary spoken and written English form used through the Middle Ages for the Latin name Mauritius, itself built on Maurus, the Roman word for a dark-skinned man or someone from North…
How to pronounce Morris
| English (US) | MOR-iss /ˈmɔːrɪs/ |
|---|
About this entry
Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.
The sources behind this entry are listed in the app.