Courtney

Meaning

“from the Norman surname Courtenay, a place name in France; possibly 'short nose'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Originally a surname of Norman French origin referring to a place in France; transitioned to a female given name in the 1970s-80s.

Popularity

Famous People Named Courtney

• •Courtney Cox (actress), Courtney Love (musician)

Variants & Spellings

• Kortney, Cortney