Courtnay is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the medieval English word 'court', which refers to a royal residence or the king's household. The name Courtnay was originally used as a surname, but it has since transitioned into being used as a first name for females. Spelling variations include Courtney and Cortney, though Courtnay maintains its unique identity with only one 't'. It is not ranked among the top 1000 most popular names in English-speaking countries, making it quite rare and distinctive.
Courtnay experienced a gap of seven years between its peak birth years.