Paris (girl)

• although i dislike teh city, the name has a striking sound
• Paris Deraina (da-ray-nuh): i've alwayz luvved the name Rain but i decided 2 create a new name (well i think it is) and i thought that Paris went well with it.
• Paris James- Paris seems like such a beautiful name, and James is such a classic male name, but I think it makes a beautiful name like Paris, more simple like.
• Paris Kate: Paris is traditionally a boys name, but it sounds so much better for a girl. Starting to become more popular here as everyone I talk to seems to know or heard of a girl with this name.
• Paris Skye: If you can imagine a Parisan sky at night, at sunset, and have the least bit of romance in you, you'll see why I like this name

Paris was originally a man's name, though it is more popular for girls now. It is the name of hero of Greek mythology, most famous for eloping with Helen of Troy, thus causing the Trojan Wars. His name is probably derived from Greek meaning "backpack." This refers to the fact that after he was left in the wilderness to die in order to thwart a prophesy, he was found and carried back to civilization in a backpack.

Paris the capital of France has a different origin. It derives its name from the Parisii, a Gaulish tribe who were its first inhabitants.

Paris became used as a girls' name in the 20th century, probably more in honor of the city than the Greek hero.
See Also: Paris (boy)

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