Cortney
KORT-nee
Popularity
#12659
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
20,089
Peak Year
#1,384 in 1990
First Recorded
1943
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Variant of Courtney, derived from an English surname that originated from a place name meaning 'from Courtenay' in France.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Courteney Cox
American actress known for the show Friends
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