Curd

The first name Curd is a Low German form of Kurt and serves as a short form of Konrad, which means 'the bold advisor.' Compared to Kurt, Curd is a rather rare name.

What does the name Curd mean?

Curd is a Low German variant of the name Kurt and a short form of Konrad. The name carries the meaning 'the bold advisor.' In contrast to Kurt, the spelling Curd is relatively rare. Other variants include Curt, Kurth, Curth, Cord, Cordt, and Kort.

Where does the name Curd come from?

The name Curd, as a short form of Konrad, originates from the Middle High German Kuonrat, which is composed of the Old High German terms 'kuoni' for 'bold, brave, courageous' and 'rat' for 'advice, advisor.'

How do you pronounce Curd?

The pronunciation of Curd is monosyllabic and is pronounced similarly to 'Kurt' [kʊʁt]. The short 'u' gives it a dark, compact sound. The final 'd,' which sounds like a 't,' gives the name a clear and hard finish. Curd has a Nordic and matter-of-fact sound - concise, determined, and down-to-earth.

Popularity

In Germany, Curd is among the rare first names. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 1,124th. In the last ten years, Curd has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Curdchen / Curdi

Famous people

• Curd Jürgens (actor)
• Curd Berger (actor)
• Curd Duca (musician from Austria)
• Curd Jürgens (Austrian actor)
• Curd Ochwadt (German writer)