MARIS  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "of the sea"

Unusual and appealing, it comes from the phrase "Stella Maris," star of the sea, referring to the Virgin Mary, familiarized via the unseen character on Frasier.

Variations:
Meris, Marys, Marris, Marissa, Marisa, Maries, Maryse, Marisse, Marise

Maris is being discussed in our message boards:

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• WDYT of these names?Combo help please.
• Alternative to Audrey?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Maris:

• SUMMER BABY NAMES
• THE MARY MONTH OF MAY