English/French · Boy name
Curtis
“courteous, polite”
About the name Curtis
Curtis comes from an English surname derived from Old French curteis, meaning ‘courteous’, originally a nickname for a refined or well-mannered person. The Latin word curtus, meaning ‘short’, is unrelated. The surname became a given name in the English-speaking world, where it is used for boys. Curtis Mayfield, the American singer-songwriter behind People Get Ready and the Super Fly soundtrack, is a notable bearer. Curtiss and Kurtis are alternative spellings.
- Meaning
- courteous, polite
- Origin
- English/French
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KER-tis(2 syl.)
Middle names for Curtis
- Curtis James
- Curtis Alexander
- Curtis Michael
- Curtis Raymond
- Curtis Thomas
Questions about Curtis
- What does Curtis mean?
- Curtis is an English name meaning "courteous, polite".
- How do you pronounce Curtis?
- Curtis is pronounced KER-tis, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Curtis?
- Variants of Curtis include Curtiss, Kurtis.
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