Mort
MORT
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
129
Peak Year
#9 in 1922
First Recorded
1904
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Short for Mortimer, this name originates from Old French and Germanic roots. It is derived from the Germanic elements "mort" (death) and "mær" (famous), leading to a meaning of 'famous death'.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Mort Sahl
American stand-up comedian and political satirist.
Mort Walker
American cartoonist, creator of Beetle Bailey.
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