From the court; short nose
Derived from the French place name Courtenay, originally based on the Latin name Curtenus. It is also associated with the Old French nickname 'court nez', meaning 'short nose', which was famously borne by a legendary medieval hero.
Less common today
Courtnay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,159 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Film producer and studio executive
Voice actress known for video games
