Morten
Pronunciation: [ m-AWRT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,377
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Morten
Morten is a boy name .
Morten is currently ranked #23,377 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Morten include Mor, Mort, Morty, Mortie, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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