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The name Courtney is of French origin and it means "courtier" or "from the court". It was originally a surname derived from the Old French word "court" which means "court" or "royal residence". In England, it was first used as a male name during the Middle Ages, but it became more commonly used as a female name in the 20th century. Famous bearers of the name include actress Courtney Cox, musician Courtney Love, and basketball player Courtney Vandersloot. The name has also been popularized by the character Courtney in the popular children's book series "The Babysitters Club".

The name Courtney is most popular in the United States and English-speaking countries such as Canada and Australia. It is also occasionally used in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Courtney is a unisex name that originated in England and means "domain of Curtius". It gained popularity in the US during the 1980s and 1990s. Similar names to Courtney include:

• Cassidy
• Kendall
• Taylor
• Jordan
• Morgan
• Blair
• Devon
• Avery
• Jamie
• Peyton