Mortimer
Meaning of Mortimer
Mortimer is a male name with English origins. Its pronunciation is MOR-tuh-mer (/ˈmɔr.tə.mər/). This name has a strong and distinguished sound to it, making it a great choice for parents who want their son to have a unique and sophisticated name. One variation of Mortimer is Morty, which can be used as a cute and affectionate nickname. Although Mortimer may not be as common today, historical data from New Jersey shows that it had some popularity in the early 20th century. It's worth considering if you're looking for a name that stands out from the crowd while still maintaining a classic charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MOR-tuh-mer (/ˈmɔr.tə.mər/)
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Notable People Named Mortimer
| Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler CH CIE MC TD was a prominent British archaeologist and military officer known for his extensive contributions to the field of archaeology and his leadership roles in various institutions. |
| Mortimer Jerome Adler was an American philosopher, educator, and author known for his work in the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions, as well as his contributions to academia and the founding of the Institute for Philosophical Research. |
| Mortimer Benjamin Zuckerman is a Canadian-American billionaire media proprietor, magazine editor, and investor, known for his involvement in real estate and ownership of prominent publications. |
| Mortimer Luddington Menpes was a versatile Australian-born British painter, author, printmaker, and illustrator. |
| Mortimer Planno - Mortimo St George "Kumi" Planno was a respected Rastafari elder, drummer, and follower of the back-to-Africa movement, known for his association with Bob Marley and his role in maintaining order during Emperor Haile Selassie's visit to Jamaica in 1966. |
| Sir Mortimer Barnett Davis, a Jewish Canadian businessman and philanthropist, built a mansion in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, which is now known as Purvis Hall and owned by McGill University. |
| Mortimer Leo Downey III was a prominent American government official, serving as the longest-serving Deputy Secretary of Transportation from 1993 to 2001. |
| Mortimer Sellers - Mortimer Newlin Stead Sellers is a prominent legal scholar known for his work in philosophy of law and global justice. |
| Sir Adam Mortimer Singer, KBE, JP was an Anglo-American landowner, philanthropist, and sportsman known for being one of the earliest pilots in France and the United Kingdom. |
| Edward James Mortimer Collins was an English novelist, journalist, and poet known for his lyrics described as "equal to anything of their kind in modern English." |
| Mortimer Elwyn Cooley was a versatile American mechanical engineer, US Naval officer, politician, and former president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. |
| Mortimer Wilson was an American composer known for his classical music and film scores in the 1920s. |
| Count Joachim Karl Ludwig Mortimer von Maltzan, Freiherr von Wartenberg und Penzlin was a Prussian diplomat and Foreign Minister from 1841 to 1842. |
| Mortimer Cleveland - Mortimer B. Cleveland (1882-1979) was a prominent American architect from Waterloo, Iowa. |
| Mortimer Sackville-West, 1st Baron Sackville, was a prominent British peer and court official. |
