Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɔɹ.i/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning. This name became popular in the 1960s due to the character Corey Baker on the television series Julia [1].

Related Names

VariantsCory, Korey, Kory
Feminine FormsCori, Corie, Corrie, Kori

Popularity

People think this name is

modern   youthful   informal   common   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   comedic  

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Sources & References

  1. Evans, Cleveland Kent. The Great Big Book of Baby Names. Publications International, 2006, page 91.
Entry updated January 21, 2022