At a Glance: Name: Hamlet – Meaning: little home or small village (English), associated with the Danish prince of Shakespeare's play – Origin: Old Norse (via Danish Amlethus), influenced by Old French 'hamelet' – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HAM-lit
Hamlet is an Old Norse (via Danish Amlethus), influenced by Old French 'hamelet' boy's name meaning “little home or small village (English), associated with the Danish prince of Shakespeare's play”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hamlet
Meaning: Little home or small village (English), associated with the Danish prince of Shakespeare's play.
Origin: Old Norse (via Danish Amlethus), influenced by Old French 'hamelet'.
How to Pronounce Hamlet
Phonetic: HAM-lit IPA: /ˈhæmlɪt/
Popularity of Hamlet
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2024.
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