Mortimer

Male

Meaning

Typically portrayed as a grumpy character

Origin

Norman

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːtɪmər/

Traits associated with the name Mortimer:

Dogs named Mortimer tend to be loving, hard-working, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Mortimer?

Naming your dog Mortimer suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Mortimer a good dog name?

Mortimer has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Mortimer isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Mortimer is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mortimer was, in the past month, the 5946th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Mortimer is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Mortimer was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Mortimer's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Mortimer is most adored in California, Missouri and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, New Jersey and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Mortimer.

Most popular breeds named Mortimer:

  1. Dachshund
  2. Queensland Heelers
  3. English Springer Spaniel
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. French Bulldog

Famous dogs named Mortimer:

  • comics icon A dog named Mortimer appeared in the comic book Jump Start by Robb Armstrong.

Mortimer is found in these categories:

grumpy dog names
grumpy

Mortimer sounds stern, serious, and a bit old-fashioned.

Dog names like Mortimer:

Greatest
Arabic for one who is handsome or beautiful
Scottish for beautiful son of a handsome man
Lovable giant dog.
Character from Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon
A mutant in Marvel Comics.
Mortimer dog name meaning

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