Corto
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Corto
Corto means "short" in Italian and Spanish, derived from the Latin "curtus" meaning short or abbreviated.
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Etymology
Corto means "short" in Italian and Spanish, derived from the Latin "curtus" meaning short or abbreviated. The name is primarily used in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, with notable historical usage including the fictional character Corto Maltese, a sophisticated adventurer created by Italian comic artist Hugo Pratt in 1967.
Corto currently ranks #2,799 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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