Bort (name)

A keychain with a license plate displaying the name "Bort".

Bort is an English name meaning "fortified."[1] It is also an eastern Ashkenazic surname that refers to a man with a remarkable beard. It originates from the Yiddish word "bord" and the German "Bart," which both mean "beard." It may also originate from the Polish word "borta," a loanword from the German "borte" meaning "braid" or "galloon."[2][3]

Notable Borts

Notable people named Bort include:

The most common reference to this name appeared in an episode of The Simpsons. Bart was looking for merchandise with his name on it, and could not find anything. However, he does find merchandise with the name Bort. Coincidentally, there happened to be 2 other boys in that store with the name Bort. And also, that store had a hard time keeping Bort merchandise in stock.

References

  1. ↑ Bort - Boy Baby Name - Origin and Meaning of Bort
  2. ↑ Bort Name Meaning & Bort Family History at Ancestry.com
  3. ↑ Bort, Name Meaning, Origin, Detailed Name Information & Meaning of Names at NameLab - FamilyEducation.com
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