The name Cortland is a boy's name meaning "short land".

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Cortland, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the Dutch elements <em>cort</em>, meaning "short" or "narrow," and <em>landt</em>, "land."

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The name Cortland peaked for boys at #1560 in 1991. The name is most popular in CORTLAND and CORTLAND. Cortland is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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Cortland is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, though it is more frequently used as a surname or place name. Derived from the Old French 'court' (short) and 'land,' it literally means 'short land' or refers to a court land. The name gained some recognition through the Cortland apple variety, lending it natural and fresh associations. As a first name for girls, Cortland offers a distinctive yet subtly sophisticated choice with its soft ending and strong beginning. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking an unconventional name with historical roots and a modern, unisex quality, though it remains well outside the popular rankings in most countries.

The name Cortland peaked for girls at #10819 in 1994. Cortland is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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