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The Name Curtis - Origin and Meaning of Curtis
  



The Name Curtis - Origin and Meaning of Curtis


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Curtis

Old French

Usage of the Name Curtis

English

Meaning of the Name Curtis

The name Curtis comes from an English surname, which is derived from a nickname meaning "courteous" (from the Old French word "curteis").

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Curtis Lee Mayfield (1942 - 1999), an American singer, songwriter, and producer; Curtis Hanson (born 1945), an American film director; Curtis Salgado (born 1954), an American singer and songwriter; Curtis Joseph (born 1967), a Canadian ice hockey player; Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent (born 1975), an American rapper.

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