Morrison
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A surname of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning 'son of Morris' or 'son of Maurice'. Commonly used as both a family name and occasionally as a given name in English-speaking countries.
“Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her powerful novels exploring African American experiences.”
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Wordle
Eight letters with double R; pattern MORR- with common -SON suffix
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points; proper noun not allowed but shows patronymic naming pattern
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