Courtenay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Courtenay Name at a Glance

Name	Courtenay
Meaning	From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose. Courtly; courteous.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Courtenay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Courtenay means “From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose. Courtly; courteous”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Courtenay Name Origin

Our database records Courtenay under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Courtenay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Courtenay is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Courtenay

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