Moritz

Moritz is a boy's name with German, Swiss, and Latin connections. German is one of Switzerland's four national languages, so some of the most popular Swiss monikers have German beginnings. Moritz is the German form of Maurice, or its Latin and Roman variant, Mauritius. Meaning "North African" or "Moorish," Moritz's definitions refer to the Moors, a Muslim people who dwelled in parts of North Africa, Spain, and Portugal. If skiing is one of your favorite hobbies, Moritz may remind you of Saint Moritz, a Swiss resort town famed for its stunning scenery and Alpine ski slopes. This idyllic location has hosted the Winter Olympics on two occasions, so naming baby Moritz could inspire their successful future en piste!