Mortiz

English and French from Latin

"dark-skinned"

Mortiz Origin and Meaning

The name Mortiz is a boy's name of German origin.

Mortiz appears to be a variant spelling of Moritz, a name with Germanic origins derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned.' Moritz is the German form of Maurice and has been popular in German-speaking countries for centuries. The variant Mortiz may have emerged through transcription errors or deliberate modification to create a distinctive spelling. As a masculine name, it carries the same sophisticated European flair as Moritz, with connections to Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century Roman soldier venerated in the Christian tradition. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, the name offers a continental European character with historical depth. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice while still being recognizable and pronounceable.