Corley
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Corley
The given name 'Corley' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning "clearing of the curlews" or "Cor's meadow," from Old English *cūrle* (curlew) or a personal name *Cora* plus *lēah* (wood, clearing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Corley' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning "clearing of the curlews" or "Cor's meadow," from Old English *cūrle* (curlew) or a personal name *Cora* plus *lēah* (wood, clearing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its use as a surname among Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland.
Corley currently ranks #13,576 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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