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Curtis

Traditionally a boy’s name, Curtis is a rather modern gender-neutral name with French and British origins. Meaning “courteous” and “polite,” this name is certainly blessed with a charming meaning. Perhaps courteous isn’t such a shock as the two sound very similar. There have been many famous bearers of this name including director Curtis Hanson who is known for movies such as L.A. Confidential and 8 Mile. Others worth mentioning include Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent.
French Male
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Meaning

Courteous, polite

Popularity

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Pronunciation

KER-tis

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Traits

  • Polite
  • Respectful
  • Friendly
  • Charming

Compatibility

Curtis pairs well with classic or traditional sibling names like William or Elizabeth. As a middle name, it complements longer first names nicely, adding a touch of sophistication. Culturally, Curtis fits in well with French or English heritage, and stylistically, it works in both formal and casual naming styles.

Polite Respectful Friendly Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield

Musician

Born: June 3, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Curtis Jackson (50 Cent)

Curtis Jackson (50 Cent)

Musician

Born: July 6, 1975 · Queens, New York, USA

Portrait of Curtis Stone

Curtis Stone

Chef

Born: November 4, 1975 · Melbourne, Australia

Portrait of Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Actor

Born: November 27, 1953 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Curtis Lazar

Curtis Lazar

Athlete

Born: February 2, 1995 · Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

Portrait of Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld

Writer

Born: August 23, 1975 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Curtis Original form
  • Кёртис Russian
  • 柯蒂斯 Chinese
  • कर्टिस Hindi
  • კურტის Georgian
  • クーティス Japanese
  • 커티스 Korean
  • Persian
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • کرتیس (Curtis) Persian
  • קורטיס (Curtis) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis

What does Curtis mean?
Courteous, polite
What is the origin of Curtis?
Curtis has French origins.
Is Curtis popular?
Curtis has been viewed 69 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Curtis?
Similar names include Yanis, Mariam, Vega, Vaughn, West.
How do you pronounce Curtis?
Curtis is pronounced KER-tis.

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