In A Midsummer Night's Dream how does Shakespeare use a character's name to create humor

In a Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare makes use of many fictional names to create humor.

The most notable example is Nick Bottom. The character of Nick Bottom gives comic alleviation during the play. His name has several meanings, which are funny because his actions are silly and, in fact, he has the head of a butt at some part of the play.