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Curtis
ORIGIN
Portuguese
MEANING
Courteous, polite
A surname from the Middle Ages given to a courteous person. Listed among the top 100 names during the 1950s and 1960s, possibly influenced by the success of actor Tony Curtis. The name has faded from popularity in recent years. Preferred by African-American families.
VARIATIONS
Courtney
ALTERNATIVES
Curtice Kurtis Curtiss
NICKNAMES
Curt
FAMOUS Curtiss
Curtis Mayfield (musician) Curtis Strange (PGA golfer) Curtis Martin (football player) Tony Curtis (actor)
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