Courtne
Courtne Origin and Meaning
Courtne is a contemporary feminine name variant of Courtney, which originated as an aristocratic Norman surname derived from French place names combining 'court' (short for courtyard) and the suffix '-ney' meaning 'settlement.' This altered spelling emerged in the late 20th century during trends favoring creative adaptations of traditional names. By dropping the final 'y,' Courtne maintains the same pronunciation while offering a more streamlined appearance. The name Courtney itself peaked in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, with variant spellings like Courtne appearing as parents sought ways to personalize common names. While significantly less common than the standard spelling, Courtne represents the modern tendency to create distinctive variants of established names through subtle orthographic modifications.