Mort

Hebrew

"follower of Marduk"

Mort Origin and Meaning

The name Mort is a boy's name.

Mort is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. Most commonly, it's a diminutive of Morton or Mortimer, both of Norman-French origin meaning 'dead sea' or 'still water.' In French, 'mort' directly means 'death,' giving the name a somber undertone in French-speaking regions. Despite these etymological connections, the name gained popularity as a friendly nickname and standalone name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the mid-20th century. Mort has an appealing brevity and strength, characteristic of many classic male names. It was particularly common among Jewish-American communities. Though less popular today, Mort maintains a vintage charm and simplicity that some parents might appreciate for its distinctive character and historical depth.

Famous People Named Mort

• Mort Shuman American singer/songwriter
• Mort Drucker American cartoonist of MAD Magazine
• Morton Lyon "Mort" Sahl Canadian,American comedian
• Addison Morton "Mort" Walker American cartoonist ("Beetle Bailey")
• Mort Mills (born Mortimer Morris Kaplan) American actor
• Mort Abrahams American TV and film producer
• Morton Cecil "Mort" Cooper American baseball player
• Mort Todd (born Michael Delle Femine), American editor; founder of Cracked

The name Mort in Pop Culture

• Mort book in Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series and its title character, the Grim Reaper's apprentice
• Mort lemur in the "Madagascar" film series.
• Surname perhaps from a medieval nickname based on Old French mort, "dead," possibly referring to someone with a deathly pallor or otherwise sepulchral appearance.