Read his obituary, share memories, and express condolences. See historical trends, name counts, and similar names. Courtney ann mcdonough passed away on october 31, 2025
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Published in the minnesota star tribune on november 7, 2025.
Courtney appeared among the 1,000 most popular names for american girls for the first time in the 1960s The name was further popularized by courtney patterson, a character played by natalie wood in the 1973 american television film the affair. From the house of courtenay, a medieval french dynasty. Courtney mcdonough was a devoted educator and mentor whose passion for learning and genuine care for her students shaped countless young lives in the wayzata community
She was admired for her creativity in the classroom, her kindness toward every student, and her belief that education could unlock the best in everyone Her dedication went far beyond lesson plans—she built confidence. From the aristocratic english surname courtney, which was derived either from the french place name courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name curtenus, itself derived from latin curtus short) or else from a norman nickname meaning short nose. Choosing a baby name can feel daunting
Courtney name meaning reveals its french and irish roots, pronunciation, and why it topped popularity charts.
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