Morty
Morty Origin and Meaning
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 BucklesAmerican NASCAR driver
- Mortimer Gerald "Morty" CorbAmerican jazz bassist
- Morty Black (born Morten Skaget)Norwegian bassist
The name Morty in Pop Culture
- Morty SeinfeldJerry's dad on TV's 'Seinfeld'
- Morty Smithcharacter on TV series "Rick and Morty"
- Morty Flickmancharacter on TV's "Desperate Housewives"
- Mortygym leader in the Pokemon video games
- Mortimer "Morty" Mantacharacter in anime "Shaman King"
- Morty Fieldmousenephew of Mickey Mouse; twin brother Ferdie
- Mortythe Angel of Death in 2006 movie "Click"