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Morrie
Pronounced MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/High
Meaning: Morrie is an affectionate short form of Morris or Maurice, from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'. It has a warm, mid-century American feel.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Morrie is a pet form of Morris or Maurice, names descending from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish' — originally a term for someone from North Africa. Morrie has a fond, mid-century American warmth to it and was carried into wide affection by the memoir Tuesdays with Morrie. Now it turns up as a nickname-name in its own right, part of the revival of vintage short forms (said 'MOR-ee').
It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and affectionate.
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What does the name Morrie mean?
Morrie is a short form of Morris or Maurice, from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish'.
How do you pronounce Morrie?
It's said MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Morrie a boy or girl name?
Morrie is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Morrie?
Morrie is a rare name for boys in the U.S.