Kort
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Kort
Kort is a Dutch and Scandinavian short form of Konrad, derived from the Germanic elements "kuon" (bold) and "rad" (counsel), meaning "bold counsel." The name is used primarily in Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian cultures, with historical usage among Germanic and Nordic peoples.
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Etymology
Kort is a Dutch and Scandinavian short form of Konrad, derived from the Germanic elements "kuon" (bold) and "rad" (counsel), meaning "bold counsel." The name is used primarily in Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian cultures, with historical usage among Germanic and Nordic peoples.
Kort currently ranks #9,359 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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