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Cordes

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Cordes is a boy’s name of French origin, meaning “Likely a variant of Cord, a short form of names like Concord or Cordell. Cordell is derived from a French surname, meaning 'maker or seller of rope or cord'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1925.

Letters6
Syllables1
OriginFrench

What Cordes Means

Likely a variant of Cord, a short form of names like Concord or Cordell. Cordell is derived from a French surname, meaning 'maker or seller of rope or cord'.

The Story of Cordes

Consider a name with a grounded feel, rooted in a lineage of craft and reliable strength.

Cordes, first recorded in the early 20th century, likely stems from a French surname. It is thought to derive from a word meaning 'maker or seller of rope or cord', connecting it to a tradition of practical craftsmanship.

This name evokes a sense of dependable strength for your son. You see him as resourceful and practical, a boy who can be relied upon to build and create.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

StrongReliableResourcefulPractical

Peak Year

#5 in 1925

Total Births

5

First Recorded

1925

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