Parrish
PAIR-ish
Popularity
#8137
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
3,175
Peak Year
#134 in 1966
First Recorded
1943
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname derived from the ecclesiastical territory under the charge of a parish priest. Refers to someone living near or associated with a parish.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Robert Parrish
American retired professional basketball player
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