Cord
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- Cord
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- Boy name
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The first name Cord is a variant of Kord, which is considered a Low German short form of Konrad and carries the meaning 'the bold advisor.' An alternative spelling is Cordt.
What does the name Cord mean?
Cord is a form of Kord, which in turn is a short form of Konrad and means 'the bold advisor.' There are also variants such as Cordt. Other derivatives of Konrad include Kort (Danish) as well as Kurt, Kurth, Curth, Curd, and Curt.
Where does the name Cord come from?
The name Cord derives as a variant of Konrad from the Middle High German 'Kuonrat,' which is composed of the Old High German elements 'kuoni' for 'bold, brave, courageous' and 'rat' for 'advice, advisor.' The Old High German terms are: kuoni = bold, brave, courageous and rat = advice, advisor. Languages: Old German, Low German.
How do you pronounce Cord?
The pronunciation of Cord is monosyllabic and is pronounced as 'Kord' [kɔʁt]. The open, short 'o' gives the name a compact, dark sound quality, while the rolling or hinted 'r' in German creates a gentle internal movement. The hard, 'd' that sounds like a 't' provides a clear conclusion. Cord has a North German influence and conveys a factual impression - concise, decisive, and structured.
Popularity
In Germany, Cord is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2009 at 777. In the last ten years, Cord has been given as a first name around 70 times, placing it 2,881st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,642nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Coen
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cord A. Scott (author)
- Cord Beintmann (German journalist)
- Cord Bockhop (politician)
- Cord Broyhan (brewer)
- Cord Dreyer (editor-in-chief and journalist)
- Cord Eickhoff (reporter)
- Cord Garben (pianist and arranger)
- Cord Hachmann (theater actor)
- Cord Jastram (shipowner from Hamburg)
- Cord Lüllmann (German chemist)
- Cord Meckseper (architecture historian)
- Cord Meijering (Dutch composer)
- Cord Mysegaes (German equestrian)
- Cord Phelps (baseball player)
- Cord Sandberg (baseball player)
- Cord Widderich (pirate)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cord
What is the origin of the name Cord?
Cord is a variant of the name Konrad and originates from the Middle High German 'Kuonrat,' which is composed of the Old High German words 'kuoni' (bold, brave, courageous) and 'rat' (advice, advisor).
What does the name Cord mean?
The meaning of Cord is 'the bold advisor,' as it is a short form of Konrad. Variants like Cordt also carry similar meanings.
How popular is the name Cord?
The name Cord is relatively rare in Germany and other countries, but it has a traditional appeal and is chosen by some parents for its strength and historical roots.