Courtenay
Meaning of Courtenay
Courtenay is a unisex name with English origin. It is pronounced as KORT-nay (/kɔrtˈneɪ/). The name has variations, with Courtney being the most common variation. Courtenay has been recorded as a given name in the United States since at least the 1920s. Its popularity peaked in the 1980s, when it ranked among the top 50 names for newborns. In recent years, its usage has declined, but it remains a familiar and recognizable name. Courtenay does not have any specific associations or meanings beyond being a name that can be used for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KORT-nay (/kɔrtˈneɪ/)
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Notable People Named Courtenay
| Sir Courtenay Boyle, KCH was a Royal Navy officer and Member of Parliament for Bandon during the French Revolutionary Wars. |
| Courtenay Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar - Courtenay Charles Evan Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar, CBE, KStJ, VD, was a prominent Welsh peer. |
| Courtenay Griffiths - Courtenay Delsdue McVay Griffiths KC is a Jamaican-born British barrister known for his work on high-profile cases and is a member of Wyeth Thomas Chambers. |
| Courtenay Murphy Slater was an American economist who served as Chief Economist in the United States Department of Commerce during the late 1970s. |
| Courtenay Taylor is a well-known American actress recognized for her voice roles in popular video games such as Mass Effect, Resident Evil, Fallout 4, Destiny, Destiny 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. |
| Sir Courtenay Walter Bennett was a British diplomat. |
| Courtenay Stewart is a Canadian synchronized swimmer who won the silver medal in the women's duet at the 2003 Pan American Games with partner Fanny Létourneau. |
