English/French · Girl name
Courtney
“from Courtenay, possibly short nose”
About the name Courtney
Courtney is an English given name derived from a surname of Norman origin. The surname comes from the French place name Courtenay, which is found in the Loiret region of France. The etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from the Old French phrase ‘court nez’, meaning ‘short nose’, or simply refer to someone from Courtenay. The name was originally used for boys but became more common for girls in the late twentieth century. Actress Courteney Cox, known for her role as Monica Geller on the sitcom Friends, is a notable bearer of the name.
- Meaning
- from Courtenay, possibly short nose
- Origin
- English/French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KORT-nee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Courtney
- Courtney Anne
- Courtney Marie
- Courtney Elizabeth
- Courtney Grace
- Courtney Lynn
Questions about Courtney
- What does Courtney mean?
- Courtney is an English name meaning "from Courtenay, possibly short nose".
- How do you pronounce Courtney?
- Courtney is pronounced KORT-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Courtney?
- Variants of Courtney include Courtenay, Courteney.
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