Find out how popular the first name Mortisha has been for the last 12 years (from 1981 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mortisha by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Mortisha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mortisha.

The history of the first name Mortisha

The name Mortisha is believed to have its origins in ancient Celtic cultures, dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old Irish root word "mort," meaning "great" or "noble," and the suffix "-ish," which denoted a feminine name. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as Mortyshe, Morthyshe, and Morticia appearing in historical records.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a medieval Irish chronicle from the 12th century, where a woman named Mortisha is mentioned as a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Munster. The name also appears in the Lebor Gabála Érenn, a medieval Irish literary work that traces the origins of the Irish people.

In the 14th century, a Mortisha O'Reilly was noted as a prominent figure in the Irish bardic tradition, renowned for her poetic works and patronage of the arts. Around the same time, a Mortisha MacDonald was recorded as a notable Scottish warrior who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

During the Elizabethan era, a Mortisha Fitzwilliam was a courtier at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, known for her wit and intelligence. In the 17th century, Mortisha Winthrop was one of the early settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and her diary provides valuable insights into the lives of Puritan women in colonial America.

In more recent times, Mortisha Addams, the matriarch of the Addams Family, has become a cultural icon, popularizing the name through the various adaptations of the comic strip and television series. While this is a fictional character, her portrayal has undoubtedly contributed to the name's recognition and association with a Gothic, macabre aesthetic.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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