Boy Name
Yorick
"Farmer, earth worker"
About the Name Yorick
Yorick is an evocative Scandinavian name, a form of George meaning farmer or earth worker. It is immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Yorick was the beloved court jester whose skull Hamlet holds in one of literature's most iconic scenes. The name carries a whimsical literary quality and suits parents drawn to the rich tradition of English literature.
Name Details
Origin
Scandinavian
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
20/100
Meaning Category
earth
Famous People Named Yorick
- ● Yorick (Hamlet by Shakespeare)
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