Names That Mean Polite
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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Curtis
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"courteous, polite"Description:
Curtis is an attractive if somewhat dated surname name that has been borne by several significant musicians and athletes--think Curtis Mayfield, Curtis James Jackson III--aka 50 Cent, and also director Curtis Hanson.
- Kurt
Origin:
German, diminutive of KurtisMeaning:
"courteous, polite"Description:
A name that defines itself, a bit more curt in the harder K version.
- Curtis
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"courteous, polite"Description:
Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many boy names for girls" gaining in popularity and acceptability.
- Curt
Origin:
Diminutive of CurtisMeaning:
"courteous, polite"Description:
Short and to the point, muscular and strong.
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