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'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
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