Paris (given name)
Introduction '''Paris''' is a given name used as a boy and girl name. It is of Greek origin and is common among Anglophone countries.
Notable people with the name ===Women===* Paris Bennett (born 1988), singer on ''American Idol''* Paris Berelc (born 1998), American actress and model* Paris Grey (born 1965), American singer* Paris Hilton (born 1981), socialite and heiress of the Hilton Worldwide multinational hospitality company* Paris Jackson (born 1998), American actress, activist, and model* Paris Jones (female singer) (born 1990), American singer and musician known as "PJ"* Paris Lees (born 1987/1988), British journalist and activist* Paris Smith (born 2000), American actress and singer* Paris Stephens (born 1998), Australian pair skater* Paris Wells, Australian singer-songwriter===Men===*Hotman Paris Hutapea (born 1959), Indonesian lawyer*Jacques Pâris de Bollardière (1907-1986), French Army general and activist*Paris (actor under Domitian), 1st century actor in Rome*Paris Barclay (born 1956), American television director*Paris Bordone (1500–1571), Italian painter *Paris Cotton (born 1989), American football player*Paris Davis (born 1939), United States Army officer*Paris C. Dunning (1806–1884), American politician*Paris Elia (born 1972), Cypriot footballer*Paris Ford (born 1998), American football player*Paris Gee (born 1994), Canadian soccer player*Paris Gibson (1830–1920), American entrepreneur and politician*Paris Intarakomalyasut (born 1998), Thai actor and singer*Paris Jackson (Canadian football) (born 1980), Canadian football player*Paris Johnson Jr. (born 2001), American football player*Paris Jones (male singer) (born 1990), American singer*Paris Kanellakis (1953–1995), Greek computer scientist*Paris Latsis (born 1979), Greek shipping heir*Paris Lenon (born 1977), American football player*Paris Nakajima-Farran (born 1989), Canadian soccer player*Paris Sadonis (born 1972), American musician*Paris Simmons (born 1990), English football player*Paris Singer (1867–1932), French-born American businessman*Paris Themmen (born 1959), American actor
Other * Saint Paris (died 346), Bishop of Teano* Peiras "Paris" Fotis-Zoubris, of Paris & Simo
Fictional characters * Paris (mythology), a Trojan character in ''The Iliad'' and other Greek legends* Count Paris, in William Shakespeare's play ''Romeo and Juliet''* Paris (Marvel Comics), a member of the Pantheon in Marvel Comics* Paris Carver, a James Bond character* Paris Geller, a character played by Liza Weil on the American television series ''Gilmore Girls''* Paris Bennett, original real name of the Marvel Comics character Exodus
See also * Paris (surname)* Parys (name), given name and surname
External links * Behind the Name: Paris