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The baby name Courtney is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːrtni/ (KORT-nee) — US: /ˈkɔːrtni/, UK: /ˈkɔːtni/.

Courtney is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrtni/ (KORT-nee) — US: /ˈkɔːrtni/, UK: /ˈkɔːtni/

What is the meaning of the name Courtney ?

The baby name Courtney is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔːrtni/ (KORT-nee) — US: /ˈkɔːrtni/, UK: /ˈkɔːtni/.

Courtney is English in Origin.

Courtney is an English unisex given name taken from the surname Courtenay/Courtney, borne by a prominent Anglo-Norman family from the town of Courtenay in Loiret, France. The placename traces to a Gallo-Roman estate name (Curtiniacum), likely formed from a personal name; a medieval folk etymology that the name means "short nose" (from Old French court nez) is picturesque but doubtful. In Ireland, Courtney can also represent anglicized forms of Gaelic surnames such as Ó Curnáin or Mac Cuarta, giving the forename multiple surname origins.

Used as a masculine given name in Britain from the 17th century, Courtney became widely adopted for girls in the United States and elsewhere from the 1970s, peaking in the 1980s-90s. Notable bearers include Courtney Love, Courteney Cox, and Courtney B. Vance. Variants and spellings include Courtenay, Courteney, Cortney, Kourtney, Kortney, Kourtnee; nickname Court.

Courtney has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Courtney

Courteney Cox Actor · Born 1964 · United States Courteney Cox is an American actor best known for her role as Monica Geller on the TV show Friends. She also starred in the Scream film series and had a notable role in the sitcom Cougar Town. Courtney Love Actor · Born 1964 · United States Courtney Love is best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band Hole, with hits like 'Celebrity Skin' and 'Doll Parts'. She also gained recognition for her acting, notably in the film 'The People vs. Larry Flynt'. Born in 1964 in the United States, she has been a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industry. Courtney Thorne-Smith Actor · Born 1967 · United States Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actor best known for her role as Alison Parker on the TV series Melrose Place. She also starred as Georgia Thomas on Ally McBeal and Cheryl in According to Jim. Her performances in these popular shows have made her a familiar face on television.
Courtney B. Vance Actor · Born 1960 · United States Courtney B. Vance is an American actor best known for his role as Johnnie Cochran in the TV series 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story'. He also starred in 'Lovecraft Country' and appeared in films like 'The Hunt for Red October'. Courtney Eaton Actor · Born 1996 · Australia Courtney Eaton is an Australian actor best known for her role as Cheedo the Fragile in the film Mad Max: Fury Road. She also appeared in the movie Gods of Egypt. Born in 1996, Eaton has made a mark in the film industry with her compelling performances. Courtney Ford Actor · Born 1978 · United States Courtney Ford is an American actor best known for her role as Christine Hill in the TV series Dexter. She has also appeared in shows like True Blood and Legends of Tomorrow. Born in 1978, she has made a mark in the entertainment industry with her versatile performances.

Courtney – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 897
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
FJ Girls 0 #7 3 583
JM Boys 0 #45 509 6,876
JM 0 #46 42 3,714
New Zealand Girls 2006 #69 44 96
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CR 0 #129 30 5,526
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
NA Girls 0 #214 11 7,146
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
Canada Boys 1997 #298 8 1,830
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
ZA 0 #340 108 14,421
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
CR Girls 0 #386 150 11,342
France Girls 2021 #401 5 3,185
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CR Boys 0 #478 10 10,188
ZA Girls 0 #489 970 25,928
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #591 25 16,104
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
NG Girls 0 #738 49 15,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #818 99 8,487
Germany Girls 0 #821 18 4,949
United States Boys 2024 #855 38 7,044
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Girls 0 #905 51 5,933
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #967 17 5,561
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
ZA Boys 0 #1,027 152 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,352 95 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Courtney is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States
France

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People also ask about Courtney

Courtney is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Courtney is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɔːrtni/ (KORT-nee) — US: /ˈkɔːrtni/, UK: /ˈkɔːtni/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Courtenay, Kourtney, Kortney, Courtnee, Courtni and Courtnay.
Across languages, Courtney has these equivalents: Courtenay (original French form), Kourtney (modern popular spelling), Kortney (phonetic variant), Courtland (related 'court' element).
Yes, very popular — Courtney ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Courtney ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Yes — 10 notable people named Courtney are in our database, including Courteney Cox (Actor), Courtney Love (Actor), Courtney Thorne-Smith (Actor).