Little village or home
Derived from the Old French word 'hamelet', which is a diminutive of 'ham' (village). It entered the English lexicon as a surname and later became inextricably linked with literature. While it has roots in Germanic elements meaning 'home', its primary association today is with Shakespeare's tragic prince.
About 8 boys were named Hamlet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prince of Denmark and protagonist of Shakespeare's tragedy · Hamlet
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