Cory

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cory is derived from the Greek word "kore" which means "maiden". It can also be a short form of the name Corinna which means "maiden" or "maiden-like"
Pronunciation
KAWR-ee
KOR-ee
Popularity
According to the United States Social Security Administration, Cory was ranked #537 for male births and #1,315 for female births in 2020. It is not as popular in other countries.

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Cory Name meanings & History

The name Cory is derived from the Greek word "kore" which means "maiden". It can also be a short form of the name Corinna which means "maiden" or "maiden-like". Variant of Corey. Cory is commonly used as a first name for boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Cory: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cory:

C: Curious,Candid,Clever,Copycat,Cute,Choice,Chatty

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Cory is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Cory include Cory Monteith (Canadian actor), Cory Booker (American politician), and Cory Asbury (American Christian musician).

2.) Cory (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) from the hollow. (Greek) a familiar form of Cora.


3.) Cory (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) humorous

Other Forms: Coarie, Core, Corey, Corrie, Kohry, Kori


4.) Cory (Female)

Usage: Filipino

Pronunciation: KAW-ree
The name Cory is pronounced as KAWR-ee.


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Cartoon of Cory

Description: Cory is of Greek origin and means "from the hollow.". Diminutive of Corazon, Socorro, and other names containing cor. Corazon "Cory" Aquino was the 11th president of the Philippines. Cory is a popular name for both boys and girls in the United States. It is often used as a standalone name, or as a nickname for names such as Cora, Corina, or Cornelius.

Famous People

Famous people named Cory include Cory Monteith, a Canadian actor, and Cory Booker, an American politician.

5.) Cory (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Corydon.

Other Forms: Corye


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