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Courtnay

KORT-nee

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

477

Peak Year

#24 in 1985

First Recorded

1965

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Courtney, derived from a surname that originates from Courtenay, France, meaning 'short nose'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Courteney Cox

    American actress, known for Friends

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Personality Traits

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