Mortimer - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mortimer \m(o)-rti-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "dead sea". From "morte mer". Baronial surname that probably referred to a stagnant lake on the family's lands. First used since the 19th century. Entrepreneur Mortimer Zuckerman.

Mortimer has 3 variant forms: Mort, Morty and Mortymer.

Mortimer is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5702 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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