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Corri

Quick answerThe name 'Corri' is typically a diminutive or variant of 'Cora' or 'Corinne', derived from the Greek 'Kore' meaning "maiden" or "daughter," often associated with the goddess Persephone.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,713
TrendStable
Peak year1989
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#611

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Corri

The name 'Corri' is typically a diminutive or variant of 'Cora' or 'Corinne', derived from the Greek 'Kore' meaning "maiden" or "daughter," often associated with the goddess Persephone.

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Etymology

The name 'Corri' is typically a diminutive or variant of 'Cora' or 'Corinne', derived from the Greek 'Kore' meaning "maiden" or "daughter," often associated with the goddess Persephone. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained modest popularity in the 20th century as a unisex or feminine name.

Corri currently ranks #15,713 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.

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