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Ris

Unisex Name day: November 8 In French: Paris
Ris is a short form of Paris: on birth records it is written Paris (39,437 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Paris page. Also a short form of Ferris, Eris, Loris.
Origin: Pre-Greek (Anatolian/Aegean substrate). Meaning: Uncertain; the name of the Trojan prince.
The name Páris is of uncertain, probably pre-Greek origin, possibly connected to Luwian/Hittite roots, and is unrelated etymologically to the French city (named after the Gaulish Parisii).

Name day for Ris

November 8

Why this day? Ris is a short form of Paris, and shares its name day.

Ris is celebrated in the United States on November 8.

The story of the name Ris

Ris is a short form of Paris. It keeps its origin (Pre-Greek (Anatolian/Aegean substrate)) and meaning — uncertain; the name of the Trojan prince, and shares its name day, November 8.

On birth records, Ris is rarely written as such: the Riss are Pariss (39,437 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Paris page. Ris is also a short form of Ferris, Eris, Loris.

Frequently asked questions about Ris

What does Ris mean?

Ris is a short form of Paris, which means uncertain; the name of the Trojan prince.

When is Ris's name day?

November 8, together with Paris: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ris a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Paris.

Ris's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 9/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 5/10
Need for attention 9/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ris

Top 10

  1. Lana86%
  2. Belinda80%
  3. Lucinda76%
  4. Sandy76%
  5. Lorie76%
  6. Lynda75%
  7. Robyn74%
  8. Cary74%
  9. Daphne73%
  10. Gale73%

Bottom 10

  1. Jayne42%
  2. Laurence42%
  3. Joni42%
  4. Rae42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Randal42%
  7. Kurt42%
  8. Bernadette42%
  9. Roxanne42%
  10. Teri42%

Love potential for Ris

Top 10

  1. Lynda60%
  2. Lucinda58%
  3. Tommie57%
  4. Lana56%
  5. Marty56%
  6. Jana54%
  7. Margarita54%
  8. Patrice53%
  9. Nick53%
  10. Ed53%

Bottom 10

  1. Jacquelyn42%
  2. Doreen42%
  3. Matt42%
  4. Daryl42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Dwayne42%
  7. Lou42%
  8. Bonita42%
  9. Nelson42%
  10. Dianna42%

Professional potential for Ris

Bottom 10

  1. Kenny42%
  2. Jeanine42%
  3. Teri42%
  4. Patrice42%
  5. Karla42%
  6. Sammy42%
  7. Gregg42%
  8. Pam42%
  9. Perry42%
  10. Lorie42%

Crush potential for Ris

Top 10

  1. Lana96%
  2. Belinda96%
  3. Lou96%
  4. Byron96%
  5. Pam94%
  6. Lucinda94%
  7. Daphne93%
  8. Janis92%
  9. Gayle92%
  10. Robyn91%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri43%
  2. Therese43%
  3. Rene45%
  4. Bradford46%
  5. Janette47%
  6. Jan48%
  7. Trudy49%
  8. Pete50%
  9. Kurt50%
  10. Janine51%
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