"Mortimer" meaning in English

See Mortimer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɔːtɪmə/ [UK], /ˈmɔɹtəmɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Mortimer.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: A habitational surname from Mortemer in France, from Old Northern French, literally meaning “dead pond”. Etymology templates: {{l|en|habitational}} habitational, {{l|en|France}} France, {{der|en|fro-nor|-}} Old Northern French Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mortimer
  1. A British surname from Old French.
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-CDfkKhIv Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 10 20 27 9 3
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-Vj3AlNl- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 10 20 27 9 3
  3. A village in Stratfield Mortimer parish, West Berkshire district, Berkshire, England, otherwise known as Mortimer Common (OS grid ref SU6564). Categories (place): Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England, Villages in Berkshire, England, Villages in England Synonyms: Mortymer Derived forms: Cleobury Mortimer, Mortimer's Cross, Stratfield Mortimer Related terms: Mort, Morty
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-yQa1ry0s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 10 20 27 9 3
  4. A ghost town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. Categories (place): Ghost towns in North Carolina, USA, Places in North Carolina, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-2vYDZ19C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 10 20 27 9 3
  5. An unincorporated community in Allen Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. Categories (place): Places in Ohio, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Ohio, USA, Unincorporated communities in the United States
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-QEXCvEwF
  6. A community in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in New Brunswick, Villages in Canada, Villages in New Brunswick
    Sense id: en-Mortimer-en-name-087zOpGQ

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