US Popularity Rank: 2795

Origin: Latin

Meaning: short nose

From the Middle Ages to everyone’s favorite sitcom friend Courteney Cox, Courtney is a gender-neutral name of French origin. Derived from the French name Courtenay and the Latin word curtus—meaning "short"—Courtney translates to “short nose.” Pronounced KORT-nee, this baby name is also associated with the city Courtenay in Vancouver Island, Canada. Whether baby has a cute little nose or is born in the heart of British Columbia, the name Courtney can be the perfect fit.