Courtnei
KORT-nee
The Story of Courtnei
This name was once so popular that you likely knew several girls who shared it in the late 80s and early 90s.
Courtnei, a stylized spelling of Courtney, shares its origins with its more common variant, stemming from the French place name Courtenay. As an English surname, it was adopted as a given name during a period of phonetic exploration in naming. It saw its peak popularity in the decade preceding the millennium.
When you consider this name, it evokes a bright, confident presence. It is a name for your daughter whose outgoing nature and friendly spirit will draw others in, a child who meets the world with a ready smile.
What It Means
“Variant of Courtney, a surname derived from a place name in France. It means 'short nose' or 'from Courtenay'.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#20 in 1990
Total Births
229
First Recorded
1980
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