I think having a name that originated as male gives the name a very strong aspect. The original origin of the name doesn't much matter to me...its all about what our parents liked at the time, right?

My name is also courtney. I am not offended by any comments that have been made. To each his/her own.I am thankful of for my name because I am very confident and my name represents me as an individual!

The name Courtney is a cool name and it is a uncommon name to. I think it is more of a girls name then a boys name.I love the name Courtney as a girls name.

i agree with that courtney should be a girl's name, since it's more common that way. things could change it's a new time, so who cares how, or who it was originayed for

My name is Courtney and I am a girl too!!!! i have never ever met a boy named courtney in my entire life

I think it works for both girls & boys,
But to me it sounds like it could be a name for nobility or royalty.
Anyhow it's a great name to have!

I think it ultimately depends on you- it shouldnt matter what others think- I am also female and have heard of only 1 male in my life time being named Courtney- but thats cool- us women stole the name and made it our own! However- I would say it is a unisex name- : )

wow you guys need to chill SERIOUSLY! it's just a baby name site so don't get all heated about it, my god!

no one yell at me about this, but i think its a very pretty girl name, but i have yet to meet a boy named courtney. :] I like it though, its very pretty.

i had a male teacher in high school named courtney. he was really buff and coached a ton of sports. it is also my sisters name. :)

that you guys are all hiped up over the name Courtney guess what I am a Courtney too. I never got picked on in School for my name it has a strong meaning and there is alot of people when they hear my name want to name there DAUGHTER that I have met a male with the name Courtney and he was awesome we got along great.. haha wonder why... Courtney is a great name to give to either a boy or a girl just in todays times it is commonly heard with women.

i didn't know courtney was a guy name wierd I just know girl courtneys

My husband is named Courtney. Before I met him I've only known girls named Courtney. But now I'm so use to men with that name. It fits my husband because in French it means short nose and he does have a short nose. LOL!

courtney can be a boy and girl name. it really doesn't matter what gender, the name courtney can be given to anyone. no certain sex owns it.my name is courtney and im a girl and i know both guys and girls named courtney.

i don't really care whose
name is courtney but i think you guys were a little harsh i mean what do you think the lady with the husband named courtney feels?

my names Courtney and i absolutely hate it. its a stupid name and its really more common than ppl think

My name is Courtney and i am a girl but that doesn't mean it can't also be a boy's name. I have never met a boy named Courtney. It is just a more common girl's name then a boy's. I love my name it is uncommon and a really cool. I never met another Courtney in my life and i am happy to see other people defending our name. There are some crazy names out there.