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"