Curt
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Curt
The name 'Curt' is a short form of 'Curtis', derived from the Old French 'curteis' meaning "courteous" or "polite," ultimately from Latin 'cohors' (court).
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Etymology
The name 'Curt' is a short form of 'Curtis', derived from the Old French 'curteis' meaning "courteous" or "polite," ultimately from Latin 'cohors' (court). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in the 20th century as an independent given name.
Curt currently ranks #8,462 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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