Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, derived from the Old French name ‘Courtenay’, originally referring to someone from Courtenay, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in France.

“My friend Courtney is getting married next month.”

2. noun

a variant of court, especially in the phrase ‘Courtney love’, referring to the wife of musician Kurt Cobain.

“The media often sensationalized Courtney’s personal life.”

3. surname

a surname, often referring to people who originally came from Courtenay, a commune in France.

“The Courneys have lived in this house for generations.”