Cortland

Cortland is an English unisex name that originated from the Netherlands. It is a geographical familial name for indigenes of Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village close to Wijk bij Duurstede in the Netherlands. The name was derived from a composite of the Dutch words 'cort' and 'andt' meaning 'short' or 'narrow' and 'land'. Thus the meaning of Cortland is 'short land'. In the German origin, Cortland also means 'courtier', 'brave', and 'land of the court'. It is also a spelling variant of the English and old German name Cort. It is also a variation of the old English name Courtland. Other spelling forms include Courtlandt, Cortlandt, and Courtney. Cortland is quite famous as either a given name or a family name. It was even used in a novel written by Stephen King, 'The Dark Tower' series for a character named Cortland 'Cort' Andrus.
Other famous Cortlands are former American football player, Cortland Finnegan, and former U.S. Army general, Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Schuyler. Another is late former commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Cortlandt Starnes.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

short land

Origin

Dutch

Numerology

C is for cuddle, those intimate moments you cherish.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

T is for time, you give to friends.

L is for life, that you live so well.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

D is for dream, your beacon ahead.

Lucky

Cortland lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Cortland

• Cortland Finnegan American football player
• Cortlandt Field Bishop American pioneer aviator, balloonist, autoist, book collector, and traveler
• Cortlandt Van Rensselaer American clergyman
• Cortlandt Van Rensselaer Schuyler U.S. Army general
• Cortlandt Skinner American politician and Loyalist in the Revolutionary War

Cortland in Pop Culture

• Cortland "Cort" Andrus character in Stephen King's The Dark Tower series