Lacurtis
American · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Lacurtis
Lacurtis is a modern American name combining the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Curtis," which derives from the Latin name Curtius, meaning "courteous" or "short."
The name is primarily used in African American communities and emerged during the late 20th century as part of a broader tradition of creating unique names through prefixation, with no significant historical or religious association.
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Etymology
Lacurtis is a modern American name combining the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Curtis," which derives from the Latin name Curtius, meaning "courteous" or "short."
The name is primarily used in African American communities and emerged during the late 20th century as part of a broader tradition of creating unique names through prefixation, with no significant historical or religious association.
Lacurtis currently ranks #6,901 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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