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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. Alisa86%
  2. Darin78%
  3. Quincy76%
  4. Jolene76%
  5. Lea75%
  6. Darrin74%
  7. Rochelle74%
  8. Mandy74%
  9. Darcy72%
  10. Roderick72%

Bottom 10

  1. Aisha42%
  2. Angelique42%
  3. Kari42%
  4. Trina42%
  5. Clint42%
  6. Jami42%
  7. Lara42%
  8. Shawna42%
  9. Karin42%
  10. Meredith42%

Love potential for Ris

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shawna42%
  3. Aimee42%
  4. Christie42%
  5. Cherie42%
  6. Kimberley42%
  7. Heath42%
  8. Deana42%
  9. Lara42%
  10. Carey42%

Professional potential for Ris

Bottom 10

  1. Jarrod42%
  2. Kimberley42%
  3. Ronda42%
  4. Misty42%
  5. Elisha42%
  6. Marcy42%
  7. Mandy42%
  8. Monique42%
  9. Alisa42%
  10. Christie42%

Crush potential for Ris

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Shaun42%
  4. Vance49%
  5. Clint53%
  6. Jami56%
  7. Cornelius57%
  8. Dena58%
  9. Monique60%
  10. Marcy60%
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