Kourtnee
Meaning of Kourtnee
Kourtnee is a spirited, K-kissed spin on the longtime favorite Courtney, a name that traveled from the medieval French place-surnames of Courtenay, crossed the Channel with the Normans, and eventually settled into Anglo-American hearts. Traditionally tied to the meaning “from the court” or the playful folk etymology “short-nosed,” Kourtnee carries whispers of chivalry yet feels unmistakably modern thanks to that unexpected K and double e finale. In the United States she glimmered brightest during the late ’80s and early ’90s, brushing the top 800, and while her numbers have since slipped into the rare-gem range—just a handful of baby girls receive the name each year—that only adds to her boutique charm. Parents who choose Kourtnee often say they’re drawn to her balance of tomboy energy and soft, breezy vowels, plus the built-in nickname “Kourt” that sounds ready for a skateboard or a boardroom. All told, Kourtnee is a name that tips its crown to history while striding confidently into the now.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kort-NEE (/kɔrtˈni/)
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