| Meaning | court land, land of the court |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cort-land |
About Cortland
Cortland is a distinguished and regal name with English origins that evoke a sense of nobility and prestige. Derived from the Old English words "coren" and "land," which mean "court" and "land" respectively, the name carries a historical connection to noble territories and grand courts. This name choice bestows a sense of elegance and sophistication upon a baby boy.
Cortland shares similarities with names like Clayton and Colton, which also exude strength and refinement. With potential nicknames like Cory or Cort, it offers versatility in addressing the individual.
Notable individuals like Cortland Finnegan, an accomplished American football player, and fictional characters like Cortland Grey from fantasy novels, highlight the name's resonance in both reality and fiction.
Choosing Cortland for your baby boy means embracing a name that echoes with heritage and distinction, a name that will stand the test of time while carrying a touch of noble charm into the modern world.
Names Similar to Cortland
| Connor |
| Carter |
| Cameron |
| Caleb |
| Calvin |
| Charles |
| Carson |
| Christian |
| Callum |
| Christopher |
| Colin |
| Cedric |
Nicknames for Cortland
| Cort |
| Corty |
| Land |
| C.J. |
Famous People Named Cortland
| 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 |
Characters Named Cortland
| Cortland Brooks | Character from a mystery novel series |
| Cortland Grey | Character from a fantasy novel series |
| Cortland Kane | Character from a thriller novel |
| Cortland Rivers | Character from a romance novel |
| 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 |