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Courtnay

Girl name · English · French

Courtnay is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funCourtnay doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Courtnay would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationCourtnay peaked in 1966, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Courtnay you'd meet today is about 59 years old.
  • HistoryCourtnay first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Courtnay

US births per million girls, 1965–2025

07.51519651998

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Courtnay

Courtnay is a girl name of English and French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Courtnay

What is the origin of the name Courtnay?

Courtnay is English and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Courtnay turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Courtnay a boy or girl name?

Courtnay is a girl name.

How popular is the name Courtnay?

Courtnay is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #2,586 in 1966, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Courtnay?

Courtnay is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.