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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