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Kourtnee

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Pronounced KORT-nee /ˈkɔːrt.ni/High

Meaning: Kourtnee is a modern respelling of Courtney, an aristocratic Norman surname taken from French place names such as Courtenay, usually explained as 'the domain of Curtius'. A separate old byname, court nez ('short nose'), is sometimes cited but is less likely as the source.Low

In 30 seconds: Courtney restyled: Kourtnee comes from a Norman place name and surname (said 'KORT-nee').
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningKourtnee is a modern respelling of Courtney, an aristocratic Norman surname taken from French place names such as Courtenay, usually explained as 'the domain of Curtius'. A separate old byname, court nez ('short nose'), is sometimes cited but is less likely as the source.
U.S. rank (2024)#14388 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kourtnee respells Courtney, a Norman surname taken from French place names like Courtenay, usually read as 'the estate of Curtius'. The Courtenay family were powerful in medieval England and France. As a girls' given name Courtney soared in the 1980s and 1990s, spawning a family of spellings — Kourtney, Kourtnee, Kortney. The 'short nose' story attached to the surname is more folklore than fact, and we flag it as such (said 'KORT-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against far heavier use of Courtney. Rare spelling, familiar sound.

Did you know? Courtney began as a Norman surname from French places called Courtenay — 'the domain of Curtius'. A colorful old story derives it instead from court nez, 'short nose', but that is doubtful. Kourtnee is the modern respelling (said 'KORT-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kourtnee — Respelling of Courtney; Norman place name Courtenay; 'short nose' story doubtful

Variations

CourtneyKourtneyKortney

Nicknames

KourtKikiNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kourtnee mean?

Kourtnee respells Courtney, from Norman French place names such as Courtenay, usually read 'the domain of Curtius'.

How do you pronounce Kourtnee?

It's said KORT-nee /ˈkɔːrt.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kourtnee a boy or girl name?

Kourtnee is used as a girl's name in the U.S.

How popular is Kourtnee?

Kourtnee is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S., while Courtney was once very popular.

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