Curtis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Curtis Name at a Glance

Name	Curtis
Meaning	'The Taming of the Shrew' A servant to Petruchio.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Curtis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Curtis means “'The Taming of the Shrew' A servant to Petruchio”. 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.

Curtis Name Origin

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

Is Curtis a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Curtis

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