Names That Mean Polite

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. 
<br/><br/> In the USA, Curtis was  in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century. We think Curtis, with is clean sound and nice meaning,  will survive the all the trends that come and go, and remain in the Top 1000 for many years to come.

Curtis

Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/79/boy-names-for-girls">boy names for girls"</a> gaining in popularity and acceptability.

A name that defines itself, a bit more curt in the harder K version.

Kurt

Short and to the point, muscular and strong. 

Names That Mean Polite

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Curtis

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Kurt

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