Hamlet
MEANING
ORIGIN
Old English
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Old English 'ham' meaning 'home' and the diminutive suffix '-let'.
CULTURAL NOTES
Most famously associated with the tragic character in William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Used as a given name primarily due to the influence of Shakespeare's work.
MEANING
ORIGIN
Old Norse
ETYMOLOGY
From the Old Norse name 'Amleth', meaning 'foolish' or 'mad'.
CULTURAL NOTES
The play 'Hamlet' was inspired by the legend of Amleth from Danish history.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
A name with rich literary and cultural history, particularly due to its association with Danish mythology.
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