Cordt
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- Name
- Cordt
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- Boy name
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The first name Cordt is a variant of Kord, a Low German short form of the name Konrad, which carries the meaning 'the bold advisor'. An alternative spelling is Cord.
What does the name Cordt mean?
Cordt is a male name form derived from Kord, a Low German short form of Konrad, which means 'the bold advisor'. Additionally, there are other variants such as Kort (Danish) as well as Kurt, Kurth, Curth, Curd, and Curt.
Where does the name Cordt come from?
The name Cordt has its roots as a variant of Konrad and is derived from the Middle High German Kuonrat. This consists of the Old High German elements 'kuoni', meaning 'bold, brave, courageous', and 'rat', which stands for 'counsel, advisor'. The Old High German
How do you pronounce Cordt?
The pronunciation of Cordt is monosyllabic and compact. It is pronounced as 'Kort' [kɔʁt] and combines a dark vowel with a firm consonant structure at the end. The strong 't' provides a clear and definitive closure. These characteristics give Cordt a matter-of-fact and stable sound - reduced and with a sober, distinctive presence.
Popularity
In Germany, Cordt is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Cordt achieved its best ranking in 2010 with 1,532nd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,945th.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cordt Schnibben (German journalist and author)
- Cordt Weinstein (soccer player from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cordt
What is the meaning of the name Cordt?
Cordt is a male name form derived from Kord, a short form of Konrad. The meaning is 'the bold advisor'.
Where does the name Cordt come from?
The name has its roots as a variant of Konrad and is derived from the Middle High German Kuonrat, which traces back to the Old High German elements 'kuoni' (bold, brave) and 'rat' (counsel, advisor).
How popular is the name Cordt?
Cordt is a rare name, primarily found in certain regions of Germany and in Scandinavian countries. Its popularity varies greatly.