Kourtneigh

French

"short nose"

Kourtneigh Origin and Meaning

The name Kourtneigh is a girl's name.

Kourtneigh represents a highly inventive spelling variation of the more common Courtney. This feminine name originally derived from an aristocratic French surname meaning 'domain of Curtenus' or 'short nose.' The traditional Courtney gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s-1990s, but this particular spelling variant with 'K' and 'eigh' remains extremely rare. Kourtneigh exemplifies the modern naming trend of using creative orthography to make familiar names distinctive. The 'K' beginning aligns with the popularity of other K-names, while the 'eigh' ending creates visual uniqueness. This spelling approach offers parents a way to reference a recognized name while establishing an individualized identity.