Curits
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Curits
The given name 'Curtis' is derived from the Old French and Middle English surname "Curteis," meaning "courteous" or "refined in manners," ultimately from the Latin *cortēnsis* ("of the court").
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Etymology
The given name 'Curtis' is derived from the Old French and Middle English surname "Curteis," meaning "courteous" or "refined in manners," ultimately from the Latin *cortēnsis* ("of the court"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious affiliation; historically, it emerged as a medieval nickname for a well-mannered person and later became a common given name in the 19th century.
Curits currently ranks #5,608 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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