Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɔɹt.ni/(American English) /ˈkɔːt.ni/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of towns in France that were originally derivatives of the Gallo-Roman personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short".

Related Names

RootCourtenay (place name)
VariantCourtney
Given Name DescendantsCortney, Courteney, Courtney, Kortney, Kourtney(English)
Same SpellingCourtenay 2

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Entry updated December 1, 2024