Bort (name)
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:
- Joan Barreda Bort
- Lewis Bort
- Several one-time characters from the Simpsons named Bort
- Léon Teisserenc de Bort
- Pierre Edmond Teisserenc de Bort
- Børt-Erik Thoresen
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.
