Names Curtis

Curtis

Found 6 entry about "Curtis"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Curtis is often associated with qualities such as courtesy, politeness, and refinement. It can also have connotations of bravery, intelligence, and leadership.

Pronunciation

KUR-tis
The name Curtis is pronounced KUR-tis.

Popularity

Curtis has been a popular name in the United States for many years, ranking among the top 1000 most popular baby names since the early 20th century. It reached its peak in the 1970s, when it was a top 100 name. However, its popularity has declined in recent years, and it currently ranks at #884 in 2021.

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Curtis Name meanings & History

The name Curtis comes from the Old French word "curteis," meaning "courteous" or "polite." It can also be traced back to the Latin word "curtus," meaning "shortened" or "cut off." It was a popular name among English and Scottish royalty in the Middle Ages. The name Curtis is often associated with qualities such as courtesy, politeness, and refinement. It can also have connotations of bravery, intelligence, and leadership. From an English surname that originally meant "courteous" in Old French. Curtis is a versatile name that can be used for boys of any background or ethnicity. It is especially popular among African American families.

Zodiac Sign of Curtis: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Curtis:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Choice,Clever,Candid,Cute,Curious

U: Unity,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Utopia

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

T: Tireless,Testy,Talkative,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tacky

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

S: Sex,Sensuality,Solidity,Success,Status,Social Standing,Security

Curtis is:

a Classic name
a Mature name
a Serious name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Curtis include actor Curtis Armstrong, musician Curtis Mayfield, football player Curtis Martin, and filmmaker Curtis Hanson.

2.) Curtis (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) enclosure. (French) courteous. See also Kurtis.

Other Forms: Courtis, Courtys, Curio, Currito, Curtice, Curtus, Curtys

3.) CURTIS (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Derived from the Old French curteis (courteous). Var: Curtice. (KOOR-TIS)

4.) CURTIS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the French curteis (courteous). Curtis was originally used as both a given name and a surname. In the Middle Ages, it was used to indicate an educated man. Short: Curt. (KUR-TIS)