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Origin of the name Justin: From the Latin JustÄ«nus, which is derived from justus (lawful, right, just). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
It originates from the pre 7th century Olde English personal name Ris or Rhys, meaning ardour or sometimes fiery warrior. The name first appears as Hris in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles for the county of Cambridgeshire, in the year 1052, and as Rees in the Domesday Book of Cheshire, dated 1086.he first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of William Res. This was dated 1203, in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, during the reign of King John of England, 1199 - 1216.