Hamlet: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

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

HAM-litIPA /ˈhæmlɪt/

Popularity of Hamlet

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