Maurice

What is the meaning of the name Maurice ?

The baby name Maurice is a boy name 2 syllables long and is pronounced maw-REES.

Maurice is Moorish in Origin.

Maurice is a name of Latin origin, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish". It was a popular name in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England. The name was borne by several saints and early Christian martyrs, including Saint Maurice, a third-century Roman soldier who was martyred for his faith. In the Middle Ages, the name was often given to boys who were born with dark skin or hair, or who had a connection to the Moors, who were Muslim inhabitants of North Africa.

The name Maurice is typically pronounced as "maw-REES" or "maw-REES-uh" in English. It is a masculine name and has been used predominantly for boys throughout history. However, it has occasionally been used for girls as well, particularly in French-speaking countries. The name has several variations and nicknames, including Morris, Mauricio, Maury, and Mo.

The name Maurice is composed of two elements: "maurus", meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish", and the suffix "-ice", which was a common ending for male names in medieval Europe. The name has been used by many notable figures throughout history, including French writer Maurice Maeterlinck, American actor Maurice Chevalier, and British physicist Maurice Wilkins. Today, the name Maurice is still used in many countries around the world, although it is not as popular as it once was.