Cory
[ˈkɔːri]Meaning
variant of Corey; also a variant of Cora, meaning "(the) Maiden"
Background Story
Cory is a variant of Corey, and as a given name it is used by both males and females. It is also a variation of the name Cora, meaning "(the) Maiden", a title of the goddess Persephone, and can derive from the Gaelic coire, meaning "in a cauldron" or "in a hollow". As a surname it has several possible derivations, including the Old Norse personal name Kori, of uncertain meaning, and the Irish Ó Comhraidhe, meaning descendant of Comhraidheh.
Variations
Cori, Kori
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