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Courtney

Draws from an aristocratic family name, possibly alluding to physical shortness or facial features of the Norman period.

Meaning and origin

Courtney represents an aristocratic family name that entered common usage as a first name in the twentieth century.

How to pronounce Courtney

English (US)kort-nee or kort-nay

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