Kortney is a variant of the unisex given name Courtney, with the spelling influenced by the 'K' prefix common in modern American name coinages. Like its parent name, Kortney is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Etymology The name ultimately derives from the aristocratic English surname Courtney, which itself comes from the Norman French place name Courtenay. This place name is believed to originate from a Gallo-Roman personal name Curtenus, a derivative of Latin curtus meaning 'short'. Another theory suggests that the name originated as a Norman nickname meaning 'short nose'. Popularity Kortney, like other spelling variants such as Cortney, Courteney, and Kourtney, rose to prominence in the late 20th century following the surge of the form Courtney for girls. While Courtney became extremely popular (reaching rank 17 in the US in 1990), Kortney and other variants remained less common but still recognizable. Notable bearers Kortney Kane (born 1988), American professional wrestler and model Kortney Olson (born 1978), American professional softball player Kortney Wilson (born 1986), Canadian country music singer Related forms English: Courtney, Kourtney, Cortney, Courteney Key facts Meaning: derived from Courtney, meaning 'short nose' or 'domain of Curtius' Origin: Anglo-Norman French surname Courtenay Type: Given name (feminine usage) Usage regions: English-speaking world, especially United States