Kurtis Name Meaning & Origin
Kurtis
Pronunciation: KER-tis (key)
Origin of the name Curtis:
Derived from the French curteis (courteous). Curtis was originally used as both a given name and a surname. In the Middle Ages, it was used it indicate an educated man.
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My beautiful cat was named Kurtis. The meaning fit his personality. He was a very sweet and courteous. He would always let the girls eat first, even when it was his favorite food. He was my best buddy, and I miss him. Because of him, the name always sounds good to me.
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