Curtis

Curtis Meaning & Origin

About Curtis
The name Curtis is of English origin and has Old French roots. It is derived from the Old French word "curteis," meaning "courteous" or "polite." As a given name, Curtis signifies someone who is well-mannered, considerate, and respectful in their interactions with others. It reflects qualities of kindness, politeness, and a gentle nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Curtis are male.

Curtis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.99% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərtɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Curtis in Braille

Here's how to represent Curtis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Curtis in braille

How to Spell the Name Curtis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Curtis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Curtis in sign language

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