Short form of the names Conrad and Curtis.
When deriving from Conrad it is of German origin.
If deriving from Curtis, of Anglo-Norman origin.
Other forms of the name are: Kord, Konrad, Conrado, Curt.
Famous bearers are Kurt Cobain, Kurt Russell, Kurt Weill, Kurt Sutter, Kurt Angle, Kurt Warner, Kurt Waldheim, Kurt Fuller, Kurt Masur.
Singer, songwriter Kurt Cobain was the leader of “Nirvana” band.
He remains an iconic figure and his legacy continues to influence both music and pop culture twenty years after his death.
“Smells like teen spirit”, the song he wrote with band members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, is regularly being ranked as one of the greatest songs of all time.