Courtney is an androgynous given name of English origin, derived from the surname Courtney, which is of Old French derivation. The name Courtney means "from Cortona", referring to an Italian town known for its fortress. It became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, often used as a female name, but it has also been given to males. The variant spellings include Cortney and Kortney. Notable individuals with this name include American actress Courtney Thorne-Smith and Australian swimmer Courtney Atkinson.
Courtney has seen exactly five babies named after it since 1989.