Courtney
KORT-nee
Popularity
#1978
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
281,315
Peak Year
#16,055 in 1990
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the court, or short nose. Originally a surname, it comes from the Old French *cort nez*.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Courteney Cox
American actress, known for 'Friends'
Courtney Love
American singer and actress
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