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Kurtis

KUR-tis

Popularity

#3843

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

18,114

Peak Year

#624 in 1989

First Recorded

1934

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Curtis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.' Derived from the Old French 'curteis'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kurtis Blow

    Influential American rapper and record producer

  • Kurtis Patterson

    Australian cricketer

Nicknames

KurtCurt

Spelling Variations

CurtisKurtKirt

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

CharmingFriendlyReliableConfident

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