Mort
m(o)-rt
US Popularity:7080
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Moor town; Dead sea; Dead water, still water
Mort is a masculine name and a shortened form of Morton, Mortimer, and any moniker that begins with Mort. From the English Morton, Mort earns the definition of "moor town," describing a dwelling place located near a plot of uncultivated land. Mortimer derives from the Old French phrase morte mer, which directly translates to "dead sea," but can also denote "dead water" or "still water." If the lack of liveliness in all these definitions seems like a common theme, it's because the word mort holds the meaning of "dead" in French. While the literal interpretation of this word isn't very uplifting, metaphorically, it may represent your little one's ability to revive the atmosphere of any room they walk into!
How Popular Is The Name Mort?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1956
#4302
in 1956
- 267
from 1950
Sources
Behind the Name, Mort, December 2024
Behind the Name, Morton, December 2024
Ancestry, Mortimer Family History
Ancestry, Mort Family History
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