Courtney
Meaning of Courtney
Courtney is a unisex name that can be pronounced as KORT-nee (/ˈkɔrt.ni/). It is also sometimes spelled as Cortney. The name has been popular in the United States, with consistent usage over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 1710 and 233 in terms of popularity for newborns. However, it was most popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s when it ranked within the top 20 names for babies. With its gender-neutral appeal and long history of usage, Courtney is a versatile name choice for parents looking for a timeless option.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KORT-nee (/ˈkɔrt.ni/)
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Notable People Named Courtney
| Courtney Love is an influential American singer, guitarist, and actress known for her role in the alternative and grunge scenes of the 1990s. |
| Shane Gilberto Jenek, known as Courtney Act, is an Australian drag queen, singer, and TV personality who gained fame on Australian Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. |
| Courtney Melba Barnett is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician known for her deadpan singing style and witty, rambling lyrics, gaining international attention with the release of her EP The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas in 2013. |
| Courtney Vandersloot is a highly accomplished American and Hungarian basketball point guard, known for her impressive career in the WNBA and EuroLeague Women. |
| Courtney Alexis Stodden is an American media personality, model, and singer who gained international attention for marrying actor Doug Hutchison at the age of 16. |
| Courtney Andrew Walsh OJ is a former Jamaican cricketer and West Indies captain, known for his remarkable bowling partnership with Curtly Ambrose and for holding the record of most Test wickets until 2004. |
| General Courtney Hicks Hodges was a distinguished senior officer in the United States Army, known for commanding First U.S. Army during World War II and for his remarkable rise from private to general. |
| Courtney Milan, also known as Heidi Bond, is a bestselling American author known for her historical and contemporary romance novels, having transitioned from traditional publishing to self-publishing. |
| Courtney Marie Andrews is an American singer-songwriter known for her breakthrough album "Honest Life" and for her time as an auxiliary member of Jimmy Eat World. |
| Courtney Jade Nevin is an Australian professional soccer player known for her role as a full-back for Leicester City in the English Women's Super League and the Australia women's national team. |
| Courtney LaPlante is a singer and songwriter, known for her role as the lead vocalist of the Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox and her previous involvement with the metalcore band Iwrestledabearonce. |
| Actor Courtney B. Vance began his career on stage before transitioning to film and television, earning accolades such as a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| Courtney Frerichs is an accomplished American middle-distance runner and steeplechase specialist, known for her three-time silver medalist achievements in the 3000 meters steeplechase and for being a two-time Olympian. |
| Courtney Summers is a renowned Canadian writer of young adult fiction, best known for her works including Cracked Up to Be, This is Not a Test, All the Rage, and Sadie. |
| Courtney Thorne-Smith is a well-known American actress recognized for her roles in popular TV shows such as Melrose Place, Ally McBeal, According to Jim, and Two and a Half Men. |
