Origin and Meaning of Kourteney

Court holder / Shortened form of the name Courtney

Origin: English - Derived from the Latin name ‘Curtis’, which means 'courteous' or 'courtier'. The name is also linked to the English surname Courtney, which historically referred to people from Courtenay in France.

• Kourteney is a variant spelling of the more common name Courtney, gaining popularity in various circles due to its unique spelling.
• The name Courtney and its variants, including Kourteney, are considered unisex, but they are predominantly used for females in contemporary settings.
• Notable bearers include actress Kourtney Kardashian, whose public persona has popularized the spelling Kourteney in recent years.
• Kourteney has not ranked high on the popularity charts compared to its derivative, Courtney, which was particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Variations of the name include Courtney, Cortney, and Kourtni. Kourteney is often seen as a modern, creative twist on these traditional names.