Kord

Kord is a traditional Low German first name, regarded as a short form of Konrad, and carries the meaning 'the bold advisor'. While the name was widely used in the Middle Ages, it is rather rare today.

What does the name Kord mean?

The name Kord, which is an old Low German short form of Konrad, means 'the bold advisor'. It was particularly popular in the Middle Ages, but nowadays it is hardly ever given. Related names include the Low German variants Cord and Cordt as well as the Danish name Kort. Other German forms of Kord or Konrad include Kurt, Kurth, Curth, Curd, and Curt.

Where does the name Kord come from?

The name Kord originates as a short form of Konrad from the Middle High German name Kuonrat, which is composed of the Old High German words 'kuoni' for 'bold, brave, courageous' and 'rat' for 'counsel, advisor'. The Old High German components are kuoni = bold, brave, courageous and rat = counsel, advisor. The languages from which the name comes are Old German and Low German.

How do you pronounce Kord?

The pronunciation of Kord is monosyllabic and is represented as [kɔʁt]. The deep O sound provides a strong sound base, while the rolled or aspirated R creates a special resonance. The hard -d at the end adds a distinctive conclusion. Kord conveys a Nordic and robust character – calm, steadfast, and with a clear, rugged presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Kord is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 1,532nd. Over the last ten years, Kord has been chosen as a first name around 20 times, which gives it a 5,627th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,829th.

Famous people

• Kord Ernstson (German geophysicist)