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Paris, France is a city.

Paris has also been used in English as a surname for immigrants from the capital of France.

Paris was the young and beautiful prince of Troy who fell in love with Helen of Troy. This caused the Trojan war.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... there are at least thirteen towns in the United States named Paris - in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucy, Texas, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennyslvania, Virginia and Vermont.

Paris is an androgynous name: Female Paris Hilton (hotel heiress) was engaged to male Paris Latsis (shipping heir) in 2005.

Personal experiences with the name Paris: | Edit

My little girl is 3 I named her Paris because my name is Loreal, so its Loreal and Paris. I also love Paris and would love to travel there with her someday!

Paris is the most gorgeous name for a girl! I can't think of a better name.

Paris is an amazing name.

The name Paris is so unique and glamorous.

Nicknames for Paris: | Edit

Pare, Pari, P

Meanings and history of the name Paris: | Edit

It is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Paris was the young and beautiful prince of Troy whose love affair with Helen caused the Trojan war. Paris has also been used in English as a surname for immigrants from the capital of France. The city was named after the Gallic tribe that founded it, the Parisii.

Famous real-life people named Paris: | Edit

Paris Hilton
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson
Paris Palcit

Paris in song, story & screen: | Edit

April in Paris, 1932 song.
April in Paris, 1952 movie.
Paris Geller from the TV series "Gilmore girls" (appeared in 127 episodes)