Cortina

Greek

"maiden"

Cortina Origin and Meaning

The name Cortina is a girl's name.

Cortina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where it means 'curtain' or refers to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the famous resort town in northern Italy. Alternatively, it could relate to the Latin 'cortis' meaning 'courtyard' or be a feminine form of Cortin, a surname of French origin. The name gained some recognition through the Ford Cortina, a popular car model from the 1960s-70s. Cortina has a melodic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending, typical of Italian-derived feminine names. While uncommon as a given name, it offers a distinctive option with a romantic European sound. The name evokes images of the Italian Alps, suggesting beauty, elegance and a connection to nature.

The name Cortina in Pop Culture

• Cortina d'Ampezzo Veneto, Italy