Short nose or from the court
Derived from the Old French 'curt nez' meaning 'short nose', it also has roots as a habitational name for someone from Courtenay in France. While it began as a masculine aristocratic surname, it transitioned into a popular feminine given name in the late 20th century.
Less common today
Courtney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #17 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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