Cord maker or heart
Corday is an occupational surname of French origin, likely referring to a maker of cords or ropes. It may also be linked to the Latin 'cor', meaning heart, suggesting a person of spirit or courage. As a given name, it remains rare and distinctive.
Less common today
Corday isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,467 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French Revolutionary figure known for the assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
A character in the television series ER · ER
