Origin and Meaning of Mort

Death / Mortal

Origin: French - Derived from the Old French word 'mort', meaning 'dead' or 'death'. It is commonly associated with the Latin 'mors', which also means 'death'.

• Mort is often used in English-speaking countries as a playful or ironic name, sometimes connoting a dark sense of humor due to its meaning.
• The name is sometimes associated with the figure of Death itself in literature and folklore, linking it to themes of mortality and the macabre.
• Notable bearers of the name include Mort Walker, the American cartoonist best known for creating the comic strip 'Beetle Bailey'.
• Although Mort is not a common name, it has seen variations and references in media, particularly as a character name in films and television.
• Mort has related names including Mortimer, which is of Old French origin meaning 'dead sea' or 'dead pool', indicating a more formal variant.