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Middle Names for Cora

Jrd2809
By Jrd2809
Updated Sat May 20 2023
  1. Cora

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      Cora is a lovely, old-fashioned girls' that has been recently rejuvenated by its contemporary-feeling simplicity. In fact, Cora seemed headed straight for the top of the popularity list when the coronavirus pandemic somewhat weakened its appeal.
  2. Calliope

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful voice"

    • Description:

      Melodic and beautiful but with a touch of sass, Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry — and perhaps less glamorously, the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016, and in more recent year, IT appeared in the Top 500.

      Also spelled as Kalliope — the more traditional Greek transliteration — Calliope means "beautiful voice", making this a musical and poetic choice. It was rarely heard in the US until the 2000s when Calliope "Callie" Torres from the show Grey's Anatomy helped introduce it to a wider audience.
  3. Wilhelmina

    • Origin:

      German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular choice in the 19th century, but out of favor by the 1950s, in the last decade, Wilhelmina has attracted more attention, and was given to around 110 babies in a recent year.
  4. Bellamy

    • Origin:

      English and Irish from French

    • Meaning:

      "fine friend"

    • Description:

      Bellamy is emerging as an up-and-coming girls' name, an Irish surname-y riff on the super-popular Bella series of names. While the Bella connection makes Bellamy sound a little trendier and more popular than it really is, we see the name possibly rising through the ranks for both genders in the coming years.
  5. Wilhelma

    • Description:

      Wilhelma is the feminine form of Wilhelm, which itself is the German equivalent of William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' This name combines strong Germanic roots with a distinctly feminine ending. Despite the immense popularity of William for boys throughout history, Wilhelma has always remained quite rare for girls, overshadowed by other feminine forms like Wilhelmina and Wilma. The name carries a certain formal, regal quality, evoking European aristocratic traditions. Wilhelma offers the powerful nickname options of Willie, Willa, or Helma. While uncommon in modern usage, it represents a strong traditional choice with historical depth and a connection to names that signify protection and determination.