Curtis
KUR-tis
A polished surname-name that originally meant “courteous” or “well-bred.”
Meaning
Curtis began as an English surname derived from Old French courteis/cortois, meaning “courteous,” “polite,” or “refined.” As a given name, it later took on the feel of a sturdy, modern masculine name while still carrying that original sense of civility and good manners.
Origin
Old FrenchMiddle Englishmasculine
Fun fact
Curtis became especially popular as a first name in English-speaking countries after long use as a family name.
Confidence: pattern inferred. Sources: based on general naming-pattern knowledge.