Cortina
Pronunciation: [ k-ert-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cortina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 259 babies have been named Cortina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cortina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,103 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,103
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cortina
Cortina is a girl name .
Cortina is currently ranked #63,103 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cortina include Cor, Cort, Corty, Cortie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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