Mortimer
m(o)-rti-mer,
mor-timer
US Popularity:22565
Origin:French
Meaning:Dead sea
Spiffy Mortimer may seem austere, but the friendly tortoise mayor Tortimer from Nintendo’s Animal Crossing certainly adds a cute spin on the name. Mortimer is a masculine name of Old French origin. Mortimer began its etymological journey as a Norman surname, a habitational name for those hailing from the village of Mortemer in Normandy. While Mortimer is known to mean “dead sea,” it’s theorized that “dead” is intended to convey “stagnant” and that this place name described an area with a still pond. Unexpectedly a water-inspired baby name, Mortimer exudes serenity while upholding a sophisticated air.
Mortimer Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#22565
in 2021
- 4082
from 2020
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