Kort

Kort is a short form of the historical first name Konrad, which is common in Denmark, Friesland, and the Low German area. The male first name originates from Old High German usage and carries the meaning 'the bold advisor'.

What does the name Kort mean?

Kort represents the Danish, Frisian, and Low German short form of the traditional name Konrad. It has its roots in Old High German and means 'the bold advisor'. The meaning arises from the elements kuoni, which means 'bold', and rat, which can be translated as 'the advice' or 'the counsel'. An alternative spelling of the name is Korth.

Where does the name Kort come from?

The name Kort has its origins in Old High German and means 'the bold advisor'. The word components consist of kuoni, which means 'bold', and rat, which denotes 'the advice, the advisor, the counsel'. The name can be found in the languages Danish, Frisian, and Low German.

How do you pronounce Kort?

The pronunciation of Kort is monosyllabic and is pronounced as [kɔʁt]. The sound focuses on the dark O vowel, which is clearly enclosed by the -rt connection. This compact form enhances the expressiveness of the name. Kort conveys a factual and Nordic impression – reduced, powerful, and with sober clarity.

Popularity

In Germany, Kort is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male first names for newborns. In the past ten years, Kort has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Kort Schubert (American rugby player)