Korie

Korie is an American variant of the English first name Corey, whose origin has not yet been conclusively clarified. The name likely derives from an English surname originally derived from the Old Norse Kóri.

What does the name Korie mean?

Korie is often seen as an American derivation of Corey. The origins are uncertain, but they likely stem from an English surname that goes back to the Old Norse Kóri. Directly translated, the name means "the troop," derived from the Old Irish term cuire, which means "the multitude," "the group," or "the company." However, Korie is frequently associated with "the one coming from the gorge," which derives from the Old Irish word corey meaning "the gorge," "the cave," and "the hill." There may also be a connection to the name Korbin or Corbin, which means "the raven" and has its roots in the Latin word corvus. In Maori, Korie is interpreted as "the bearer." Other variants include Cory and Korey.

Where does the name Korie come from?

The name Korie has its roots in the Old Irish and Latin languages and means "the one coming from the gorge."

How do you pronounce Korie?

Korie is pronounced like 'Kori', with the 'o' emphasized.

When is the name day of Korie?

Korie celebrates its name day on November 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Korie is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the local name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 1997, when it ranked 330th in the Northern Ireland name charts. In the last ten years, Korie has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times there, placing it at 1,432nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1997 to 2024, it ranks 1,446th in Northern Ireland.