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Origin: French

Meaning: Strong, brave; Stronghold, fortress

A derivative of Fortney, Fortnea is a name that carries strength. Fortney is the Americanized variation of the French second name Fortineaux, which itself is a variant of the name Fort, meaning “strong” and “brave.” Fortney is also a variant of Fortin, which means “stronghold” or “fortress.” Fortnea is a title that puts a contemporary twist on a traditional French name.