Leart

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Variation of Laertes

Leart Origin and Meaning

The name Leart is a boy's name .

Laertes, Ophelia's headstrong brother in Hamlet, has long been an intriguing namesake; Shakespeare got his name from the name of Odysseus' father in Greek mythology. But the ending "-es" feels a little too ancient for some. This shortened version might be more usable. Laert is another option that makes the Hamlet connection more explicit.

Famous People Named Leart

• Leart Shukri Paqarada German footballer

Leart in Pop Culture

• In popular culture Laertes was one of the first ever character's in a play to be driven by family pride and honour. A famous quote of his from Shakespeare's Hamlet is: 'He is justly serv'd. It is a poison temper'd by himself'. Act 62.
• In Albanian Leart means 'born golden'.