The original form of this name was the Norman Mortemer, which means "dead sea" in Old French. This probably referred to one who lived by a marsh or bog, or another place with stagnant water. Mortimer
I read somewhere that it means "watery," and that makes it rather special to me. I love the water, and I'm told my personality is a very water-like element. Plus, the nn Mort is cute and delightfully macabre
The original form of this name was the Norman Mortemer, which means "dead sea" in Old French. This probably referred to one who lived by a marsh or bog, or another place with stagnant water.