Courtenay
KORT-nee
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
1,435
Peak Year
#78 in 1966
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname of French origin, derived from Courtenay, a town in France. The meaning is uncertain, possibly related to a personal name.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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