The nameCorto
Corto is a boy's name taken from the comic book hero Corto Maltese.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
The name was created by the Italian author Hugo Pratt for his adventurer sailor, first published in 1967.
Origin
Italian, literary.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Corto
Corto in France
1616thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (55 births)
710babies named Corto in France since 1900
Corto was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 335 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Corto. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Corto in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Corto in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Corto mean?
The name was created by the Italian author Hugo Pratt for his adventurer sailor, first published in 1967.
What is the origin of the name Corto?
Italian, literary.
Is Corto a girl's or a boy's name?
Corto is a boy's name.