| Meaning | court land, land of the court |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cort-land |
Cortland represents refined American heritage with a modern twist. This name evokes images of tree-lined estates, autumn leaves, and classic East Coast sophistication. There's an undeniable stateliness to Cortland that speaks to tradition while remaining refreshingly uncommon in today's naming landscape. The name possesses a certain gravitas—it's the kind of name you might find in a leather-bound family Bible or on the founding documents of an institution.
Yet despite its historical resonance, Cortland doesn't feel stuffy or outdated. It has a crispness to it, a clarity that makes it feel fresh and purposeful. The strong consonants give it backbone, while the flowing middle syllables prevent it from feeling too rigid. Boys named Cortland often find themselves with a natural nickname option in "Cort," providing flexibility as they grow. This is a name for parents who value distinction without pretension, who appreciate quality and substance over fleeting trends.
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| Charles |
| Carson |
| Christian |
| Callum |
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| Colin |
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| Cort |
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| C.J. |
| Cortland Finnegan | American football player |
| Cortland Cox | American artist |
| Cortland Mead | American actor |
| Cortland Nixon | American politician |
| Cortland J. Schuyler | American composer |
| Cortland Murphy | American soldier |
| Cortland L. Parker | American judge |
| Cortland Hoppin | American lawyer |
| Cortland DePeyster | American military officer |
| Cortland Myers | American athlete |
| Cortland Skinner | American lawyer |
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| Cortland Kane | Character from a thriller novel |
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| Cortland Steele | Character from a science fiction story |
| Cortland Smith | Character from a drama series |
| Cortland Blackwood | Character from a historical novel |
| Cortland Hart | Character from a suspense novel |
| Cortland Miller | Character from a contemporary fiction story |
| Cortland Westwood | Character from a mystery novel |
| Cortland Knight | Character from a fantasy book |
| Cortland Swift | Character from a crime novel |
| Cortland Fox | Character from a romance story |
| Cortland Stone | Character from a science fiction novel |
| Cortland White | Character from a drama series |
| Cortland Reed | Character from a thriller story |
| Cortland Hayes | Character from a mystery novel |
| Cortland Wells | Character from a fantasy series |
| Cortland Mason | Character from a historical fiction book |
| Cortland Ward | Character from a suspense story |