Korey

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Korey is not clear, but it may have a similar meaning to Corey, such as "spear bearer" or "hollow."
Pronunciation
It is often pronounced as kawr-ee or kohr-ee. The pronunciation may vary depending on the speaker and regional accent.
KAWR-ee
Popularity
Korey is not among the top 1000 names in the US, according to Social Security Administration data. It is more common in Australia and New Zealand, where it ranks in the top 500 names for boys.

cartoon of the name Korey
Cartoon of Korey

Korey Name meanings & History

Korey is a variant of the name Corey, which has different origins depending on spelling. It can come from the Gaelic surname O' Corra, which means "spear," or the Old Norse name Kori/Kóri, meaning "chosen warrior." It can also derive from the Old English word cora, meaning "hollow.". The meaning of Korey is not clear, but it may have a similar meaning to Corey, such as "spear bearer" or "hollow.". Variant of Corey. Korey is used as a given name for babies, and it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Korey: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Korey:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten

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

Korey is:

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

Famous People

There are several well-known people with the name Korey, including American football player Korey Hall and American author Korey Mae Johnson. There is also a Disney Channel series called "K.C. Undercover" with a lead character named K.C. Cooper, played by actress Zendaya, whose full name is K.C. Korey Cooper is a musician in the band Skillet.

2.) Korey (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) a familiar form of Korina. See also Corey,Cori.

Other Forms: Koree, Koria, Korrie, Korry


3.) Korey (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) lovable

Other Forms: Kori, Korrey, Korrie


4.) Korey (Unisex)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Spear

Other Forms: Coree, Corey, Corie, Cory, Koree, Kory


5.) Korey (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a form of Corey, Kory.

Other Forms: Korrey, Korri, Korrie


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