Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Kore
24 similar names matched by popularity and Ancient Greek origin — Kore derives from the ancient Greek word "κόρη" (korē), meaning "maiden" or "young girl," and was used as….
How we find these: names ranked close to Kore in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Kore
Rank #960
Hestia “The name 'Hestia' means "hearth" or "fireside," deriving from the Greek root *hestia* (ἑσ…”
Rank #952
Merope “Merope derives from Greek and means "mortal" or "to turn," from the root *mero- (part) or…”
Rank #972
Maeron “Maeron is a rare name of Greek origin derived from the root "mairos," meaning "shining" o…”
Rank #941
Kallias “Kallias derives from the Greek word "kallos" (κάλλος), meaning "beauty" or "beauty-relate…”
Rank #941
Daphnis “Daphnis derives from the Greek word "daphnē" (δάφνη), meaning "laurel tree," a plant sacr…”
Rank #941
Lysias “Lysias derives from the Greek name Λυσίας (Lysias), formed from the root "lysis" (λύσις),…”
Rank #980
Hermione “The name 'Hermione' means "messenger" or "earthly," derived from the Greek word *hermēs* …”
Rank #920
Lenais “Lenais is derived from the Greek name Lenaios or Lenaeus, which relates to Dionysus (the …”
Rank #1,003
Aglae “The given name 'Aglae' is derived from the Greek word 'αγλαΐα' (aglaia), meaning 'splendo…”
Rank #909
Orestes “Orestes derives from the Greek word "orestes" (ὀρέστης), meaning "of the mountains" or "m…”
Rank #887
Xeno “The given name 'Xeno' is derived from the Greek word 'ξένος' (xenos), meaning "stranger" …”
Rank #887
Pantaleon “The given name 'Pantaleon' is derived from the Greek words 'pan' (πᾶν) meaning 'all' and …”
Rank #1,036
Hera “The name 'Hera' means "lady" or "protectress," derived from the Greek root *Ἥρᾱ* (Hērā), …”
Rank #1,092
Alexide “Alexide derives from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend, ward off) and "idea" (form,…”
Rank #801
Iaia “Iaia derives from Greek and means "healer" or "to heal," rooted in the ancient Greek word…”
Rank #766
Agathon “The name 'Agathon' means "good" or "brave" in Ancient Greek, derived from the neuter adje…”
Rank #1,160
Delphi “The name 'Delphi' derives from the Greek word *delphys* (δελφύς), meaning "womb" or "holl…”
Rank #757
Maena “Maena derives from the Greek word "mainás" (μαινάς), meaning "a raving or frenzied woman,…”
Rank #757
Pelagia “The given name 'Pelagia' is derived from the Greek word 'πελάγος' (pelagos), meaning 'of …”
Rank #754
Leontia “The given name 'Leontia' is derived from the Greek word 'leontios' (λέωντίος), meaning 'l…”
Rank #720
Apollonia “The name Apollonia means "of Apollo" or "belonging to Apollo," derived from the Greek mas…”
Rank #1,207
Lamiae “Lamiae is the plural form of Lamia, derived from Greek "lamia" (λάμια), which originally …”
Rank #712
Kleopatra “The name 'Kleopatra' means "glory of the father" from the Greek roots *kleos* (glory) and…”
Rank #1,220
Midas “Midas derives from Greek and likely means "wet" or relates to moisture, though the etymol…”
Sister names for Kore
Same cultural background as Kore, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
Rank #77
Thais “Thais derives from the Greek name Θαΐς (Thaïs), meaning "bandage" or "swift," rooted in t…”
Rank #207
Lais “Lais derives from the Greek name Λάϊς (Lais), meaning "talkative" or "cheerful," from the…”
Rank #289
Athenais “Athenais means "of Athens" or "from Athens," derived from the Greek city-state Athena and…”
Rank #343
Dion “Dion is a shortened form of Dionysus, derived from Greek meaning "of Zeus" or "divine," c…”
Rank #432
Myia “Myia derives from the Greek word "myia" (μυία), meaning "fly." The name has its linguisti…”
Rank #432
Charis “The name 'Charis' means "grace" or "kindness" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek wo…”
Rank #443
Cleia “Cleia is derived from the Greek root "kleos" (κλέος), meaning "glory" or "fame," and is r…”
Rank #555
Anatolia “The name 'Anatolia' means "sunrise" or "east" in Greek, derived from *anatolē* (ἀνατολή),…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Kore" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Kore include Hestia, Merope, Maeron.
What is the origin of the name Kore?
Kore is a Ancient Greek name. Kore derives from the ancient Greek word "κόρη" (korē), meaning "maiden" or "young girl," and was used as an epithet for Persephone in Greek mythology.
What are good sister names for Kore?
If Kore is used for one child, Thais is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.