Corey-Jay
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Corey-Jay
Corey-Jay is a modern compound name combining "Corey" (from Old Norse "kórr," meaning "seething cauldron" or "spear," via Old English) and "Jay" (from the jaybird or the letter J, popularized as a given name in the 20th century).
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Etymology
Corey-Jay is a modern compound name combining "Corey" (from Old Norse "kórr," meaning "seething cauldron" or "spear," via Old English) and "Jay" (from the jaybird or the letter J, popularized as a given name in the 20th century). The hyphenated construction is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America from the late 20th century onward, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond general Western naming trends.
Corey-Jay currently ranks #4,749 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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