Son of Hudde; son of Hugh
Name Profile
Hamlet
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hamlet.
Primary meaning
From Old Danish "Amleth"; little village
Pronunciation: HAM-let
Profile summary
Shakespeare's tragic hero; Prince of Denmark. The current meaning shown for this name is From Old Danish "Amleth"; little village. The catalog pronunciation is listed as HAM-let. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hamlet. Hamlet appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hamlet is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Old Danish "Amleth"; little village.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hamlet is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Hamlet. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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