Mortimer

Mortimer Meaning & Origin

About Mortimer
The name Mortimer is of Old French origin and is derived from the words "mort" meaning "dead" and "mer" meaning "sea." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and returned safely, symbolizing a rebirth or resurrection. Over time, Mortimer became a surname and eventually a given name. It carries connotations of strength, resilience, and triumph over adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mortimer are male.

Mortimer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTMR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M0630506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R T IH0 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrtɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mortimer in Braille

Here's how to represent Mortimer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mortimer in braille

How to Spell the Name Mortimer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mortimer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mortimer in sign language

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