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Curtis
KUR-tihs
Curtis (name) means an English surname and later a given name, originally a nickname for someone considered courteous or refined.
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An English surname and later a given name, originally a nickname for someone considered courteous or refined.
"White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has been in contact via intermediaries with Curtis Yarvin, Politico Magazine reported this week."
— Rosie Gray, Behind the Internet's Anti-Democracy Movement (2017)
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Etymology
From Old French corteis/curteis, meaning "courteous" — a doublet of the modern word courteous.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Curtis” mean?
The word “Curtis” means an English surname and later a given name, originally a nickname for someone considered courteous or refined.
How do you pronounce “Curtis”?
“Curtis” is pronounced KUR-tihs (/ˈkɝtɪs/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Curtis”?
“Curtis” is a name.
Where does the word “Curtis” come from?
The word “Curtis” comes from Old French. From Old French corteis/curteis, meaning "courteous" — a doublet of the modern word courteous.
Is “Curtis” a common word?
“Curtis” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Curtis a first name or a surname?
Curtis is originally an English surname that later came to be used as a given name as well. Today it functions as both, appearing as a family name and as a first name.
What is the origin of the name Curtis?
Curtis began as an English surname that was originally a nickname for someone considered courteous or refined. Over time it passed into use as a given name.
Is Curtis usually a boy's or a girl's name?
Curtis is most commonly used as a masculine given name. It began as an English surname before being adopted as a first name, most often for boys.
