TheNameDBCourtney
UnisexMeaning
From the court or short nose.
Etymology
From Old French 'court' meaning court, with the suffix '-ney' indicating a place or person associated with it. Alternatively, it may derive from the Old French 'court' combined with 'nez' meaning nose.
About the Name Courtney
Originally a surname derived from place names or physical characteristics, it became popular as a given name in the late 20th century. It is used for all genders, though more commonly feminine in modern usage.