Comments for the name Paris (1)

I don't think this is the correct usage of the name, but a lot of girls in my area have been named Paris, after the city. I just thought that would be something interesting for other people to know that Paris, as a girl's name, is on the rise. [noted -ed]

I'm not sure if this will help but ancient Greek texts use the name Paris and Alexander interchangeably. Professors I've run into have said they mean the same thing. At any-rate, it's something interesting to look into.

Appropriately, "Paris" means 'to take' in Greek. And it would be best you knew something of the language before submitting worthless misinformation. And that those "professors" would best get re-educated, instead of "educating" the likes of you with what isn't and what never was.

Maybe "Anonymous User" should contribue some ACTUAL information instead of berating somebody else for doing so. Your snide comments are extremely "worthless" here. What are YOUR sources? What education do YOU have? Do you hold a PhD, like a professor? Seriously, grow up. Me thinks you may be named "Paris," which would explain the attitude and pompousness.

Exactly _how_ do Paris and Alexander mean the same thing? It's true that Paris of Troy was also known by the name of Alexandros, but that doesn't mean the names can generally be used interchangeably. As far as I know, Paris comes from a word that means 'bag' or 'pouch', and Alexandros means 'defenders of men', which isn't the same by far.

Paris is a Greek name and it is masculine. I always feel strange when I come across women called Paris because it is not a female name. I mean have you ever met a woman named Peter or Michael? It's just weird.

There actually are some women named Michael! But I know what you mean. To a Greek ear in particular it must seem odd. However, since it's the name of the city, it derives from this, coincidentally, instead of the male name, I think.

Paris Latsis (known for being Paris Hilton's ex fiancé) is one of the richest heirs in Greece. He's the son of Grigoris Kasidokostas, the Mayor of the seaside Athens suburb of Vouliagmeni and Marianna Latsis, therefore making him the grandson of Yiannis "John.S" Latsis whose fortune is estimated to be the 101st largest in the world. (Famous rival of Aristotle Onassis).

Just because Paris is stupid doesn't mean the name Paris is ruined. And it doesn't mean that a kid named Paris is going to be stupid. My cousin's name is Paris and personally I don't think she is stupid at all.

I don't think that Paris Hilton ruined the name. Most people think that Paris Hilton is just a fashionable ditz who says "That's Hot!". She is just another human being and has made some mistakes in her life. So has everyone else. Plus, she is being hounded by paparazzi who also make lies up for the media. She should be respected like any other human being. I think she would be really upset if she saw what people have written about her. I'm pretty sure that she is intelligent. She has just made mistakes. Tiny little mistakes that the press go wild for that we do everyday. She just wants to be young and have fun. No one wants to have responsibility. She's living life to the fullest!

Paris is from the movie 'Troy'.

Paris is also a character in Romeo and Juliet.

This name is very masculine to me. I have no idea why. I used to like it a lot as well, until Paris Hilton came along and ruined it.

Name of one of the 25 children featured on the BBC's Child of Our Time series. Son of famous disabled artist Alison Lapper.

Paris, also known as Alexandros (go figure), was in the Iliad. Son of Priam, brother of Hektor and Helenos (and 98 or children), captor of Helen.

I used to think this was a really lovely name for a boy, because Paris in the myths is very beautiful. Hate it for girls, though.

I really don't like it on a boy. It doesn't seem masculine to me. I think it is really pretty on a girl though.

I actually love this name for a boy, as it's strong and has deep roots in mythology. However, to anyone considering using it as such, I'd wait about 10 years for the association with the world famous whore, and the unlucky girls named this have aged out of primary school. Yet another name that Hollywood and the media have ruined (or at least damaged) for the rest of us.

Paris Katherine Patricia Jackson, born 3rd April 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her parents are ´King of the Pop´ Michael Jackson and Deborah Jeanne Rowe.

I hate when people are named after cities. Sorry to all the Austins and Madisons out there, but names should either be for cities or for people. Also, people always seem to forget that Paris was the name of someone other than the capital of France. Paris was a Trojan hero who wasn't very successful except in the killing of Achilles. Frankly, I don't like either of the uses of this name.

As with Ariel, I like it for a boy, but not for a girl.

In Greek, Paris can also be a nickname for Paraskevas (masculine form of Paraskevi).

Paris Paschalinus Bordone (1500-1571) was an Italian painter.

Paris was a suitor of Juliet Capulet in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."