Kourtney

Meaning of Kourtney

Kourtney is a contemporary twist on the medieval English surname Courtney, itself borrowed from the Norman French Courtenay—originally a label for someone of “short nose,” a detail modern bearers wisely ignore. The switch from C to K arrived in America with the quiet confidence of a silk trader in old Isfahan, and the name’s fortunes followed a tell-tale market curve: a steady climb through the 1980s, cresting at rank 375 in 1990, then a measured retreat to the 900s today. Pop-culture gravity is supplied by entrepreneur and reality-TV figure Kourtney Kardashian, whose headline presence keeps the name circulating in the wider bazaar without overwhelming it. Pronounced KORT-nee, Kourtney offers parents a familiar rhythm but with a subtle Persian-carpet flourish—a hint of individuality woven into a classic pattern. For those who favor tradition yet appreciate a dry dash of distinction, this name delivers both, much like adding cardamom to tea that’s already perfectly brewed.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KORT-nee (/kɔrtˈni/)

• Courtney
• Kortney
• Kourtni
• Kourtnee
• Kortni
• Kortnee