Courage

Pronunciation: [ k-ER-uhj ]

Girl Name #26,538 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Courage is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ER-uhj.

Parents who love the name Courage often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #26,538
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Courtney #1992

Nicknames

Cou Coy Couie Courie

Also a Boy Name

Courage is also used as a boy name, ranked #7798.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Courage

Is Courage a boy or girl name?

Courage is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #26538. As a boy name, it is ranked #7798. Courage is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Courage?

Courage is pronounced k-ER-uhj.

How popular is the name Courage?

Courage is currently ranked #26538 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Courage?

Common nicknames for Courage include Cou, Coy, Couie, and Courie.

Is Courage a common or rare name?

Courage is an uncommon name, ranked #26538 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Courage

Courage is a girl name .

Is Courage a boy or girl name? Courage is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #26,538 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,798. Courage is more commonly used as a boy name.

Courage is currently ranked #26,538 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Courage include Cou, Coy, Couie, and Courie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Courage include Courtney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.