Mishell
Derived from the Old French 'curt nez' meaning 'short nose' or related to 'de Courtenay' meaning 'from the court.' This name represents a person who is spirited, socially adaptable, and possesses an inherent sense of grace and determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 516 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1986 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
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Courtney Cox (Monica Geller on 'Friends') · Courtney Love (Lead singer of the rock band 'Hole') · Courtney Thorne-Smith (Georgia Thomas on 'Ally McBeal') · Courtney B. Vance (Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver on 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent') · Courtney Vandersloot (Professional basketball player for the New York Liberty)
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