Corey

Corey is an English first name that is mainly used for boys, but nowadays is also occasionally used for girls. The exact origin of the name is not definitively clarified.

What does the name Corey mean?

The name Corey is of English origin and is primarily given to boys, but sometimes also to girls. It may derive from an English surname likely stemming from the Old Norse Kóri. Translated, the name could be interpreted as "the group," which comes from the Old Irish term cuire for "the multitude," "the group," and "the company." More commonly, Corey is interpreted as "the one from the ravine" or "the one from the hill," which traces back to the Old Irish corey for "the ravine," "the cave," and "the hill." There is also a possible connection to the name Corbin, which means "the raven," derived from the Latin corvus. The name is particularly popular among the African American population. Variants include Cory, Korey, and Korie.

Where does the name Corey come from?

The etymology of Corey is Old Irish and Latin, which can be translated as "from the ravine." In Old Irish, corey is interpreted as "the ravine," "the cave," or "the hill," while the Latin word corvus means "the raven." Additionally, the Old Irish cuire comes from the meaning "the multitude," "the group," or "the company." The name is common in African American, English, and Scottish languages.

How do you pronounce Corey?

The pronunciation of Corey is two syllables and harmonious. The name is pronounced as "Ko-ri" [ˈkɔːri] or [ˈkoːʁi], with a rounded O sound initiating the name, giving it warmth. The bright ending syllable on "-ey" provides a soft, open finish. This makes Corey sound friendly and modern - soft in tone yet present.

When is the name day of Corey?

The name day for Corey is celebrated on November 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Corey is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 1,564th place. Over the last ten years, Corey has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,064th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,906th.

Nicknames & pet names

Co / Coco / Corea / Cori / Cory / Curry

Similar first names

Famous people

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