Purviss

French and English

"providing food"

Purviss Origin and Meaning

The name Purviss is a boy's name.

Purviss is an unusual masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Purvis. The name Purvis has English origins as a surname derived from an Old French word meaning 'provided' or from a place name. As a first name, Purviss remains extremely rare. The doubled 's' gives this variation a distinctive appearance and slightly alters the pronunciation. The name carries a somewhat formal or traditional quality with its consonant-heavy structure. While not common in contemporary naming practices, Purviss might appeal to parents seeking a rare name with historical surname connections.