Moritz
MOR-its
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
135
Peak Year
#11 in 2000
First Recorded
1925
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A German form of 'Maurice', derived from the Latin 'Mauritius', meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'. It has historical and somewhat exotic connotations.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Moritz Bleibtreu
Renowned German actor.
Moritz von Schwind
Austrian painter of the Romantic era.
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