Cord

Meaning of Cord

Cord is a crisp, one-syllable name with roots as a diminutive of the Old Germanic Conrad—kuoni (“brave”) + rat (“counsel”)—so that its essence can be read as “bold counselor.” Pronounced kord (/kɔrd/), it evokes both steadfast strength—like a rope’s unyielding strand—and the heartfelt bond hinted at by the Latin cordis (“heart”). Though Cord quietly threaded its way through Dutch and Northern German traditions before crossing into English usage as both surname and given name, it has also been embraced in India, where stories often speak of an invisible cord binding souls in dharma. In the United States, Cord has maintained a modest yet steady presence—19 newborn boys were given the name in 2024, earning it the 905th spot on the SSA list—signaling an under-the-radar charm: not the loudest choice in the room, perhaps, but one rich with historical depth and warm, timeless appeal.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as kord (/kɔrd/)

• Cory
• Corbin
• Cordell
• Cort
• Corde
• Cordis
• Corden