Morty

English
"dead sea"

Morty Origin and Meaning

The name Morty is a boy's name.

Morty is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar diminutive of Morton or Mortimer, both of which have Old English and French origins meaning 'dead water' or 'still water.' With its friendly, approachable sound, Morty projects a warm, unpretentious character. The name gained some recognition through various pop culture references, including characters in television shows and films. Though rarely used as a formal given name on birth certificates, Morty has maintained modest recognition as a nickname throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It carries a somewhat vintage quality that evokes mid-20th century Americana, often associated with a friendly, avuncular personality. The name has experienced occasional small surges in interest connected to popular media characters.

Famous People Named Morty

  • Morty Buckles
    American NASCAR driver
  • Mortimer Gerald "Morty" Corb
    American jazz bassist
  • Morty Black (born Morten Skaget)
    Norwegian bassist

The name Morty in Pop Culture

  • Morty Seinfeld
    Jerry's dad on TV's 'Seinfeld'
  • Morty Smith
    character on TV series "Rick and Morty"
  • Morty Flickman
    character on TV's "Desperate Housewives"
  • Morty
    gym leader in the Pokemon video games
  • Mortimer "Morty" Manta
    character in anime "Shaman King"
  • Morty Fieldmouse
    nephew of Mickey Mouse; twin brother Ferdie
  • Morty
    the Angel of Death in 2006 movie "Click"