Courtney
Gender: Unisex
Origin: French
Meaning: Short nose
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Courtney Meaning and Origin
Courtney is a unisex name of French origin, meaning: “short nose.” The name Courtney is derived from the Old French surname “de Courtenay,” which indicates a person from the town of Courtenay in France. The name was later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries. Courtney has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. It gained significant popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in the United States in the 1990s. However, its popularity has declined somewhat since then. Courtney is a unisex name, although it has historically been more common as a female name. It has a friendly and approachable quality, exuding a sense of warmth and charm. Famous People Named Courtney: Courtney Cox: An American actress best known for her role as Monica Geller in the TV series “Friends.” Courtney Love: An American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her role as the frontwoman of the band Hole and her marriage to Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana.
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