Morrissey

Irish

"descendant of Muiris"

Morrissey Origin and Meaning

The name Morrissey is a boy's name meaning "descendant of Muiris".

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice, with the nice three-syllable lilt of of such other Irish surnames as Finnegan and Flanagan. It can also be spelled Morrisey.

Morrison is a related possibility, also with musical ties, to Irish singer-songwriter Van (born George Ivan). 

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Famous People Named Morrissey

• (Steven Patrick) Morrissey English singer of band The Smiths
• David Morrissey English Actor in "The Walking Dead" plays The Governor