Girls Names A Through E

Corbin

English and French surname

"crow, raven"

Rising boys' name could cross the gender line.

Cordae

Cordae is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation or variant, possibly related to Cordelia or Cora. It may also be inspired by musical artist YBN Cordae, making it a contemporary name…

Cordie

Cordie is a feminine name with Latin roots, traditionally serving as a diminutive of Cordelia or names containing 'cord,' meaning 'heart.' Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in…

Cordis

Latin

"of the heart"

Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice.

Corey

Irish

"from the hollow"

Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.

Coriander

Greek

"bed bug"

This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.

Corin

Latin

"spear"

Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.

Corinn

Corinn is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Corinne or Corinna, names with Greek origins meaning 'maiden' or possibly relating to the ancient Greek poet Corinna. This streamlined…

Corinthia

Greek

"woman of Corinth"

A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.

Corisande

Greek

"chorus-singer"

Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century. 'La…

Corky

English diminutive of names that start with C

Corky is an old-fashioned nickname, historically used more often for boys with names like Courtney, Corwin, or surnames with the "cor" element. On girls, Corky has been used as a short form of names…

Corliss

English

"carefree person"

Corliss, eccentric yet well-established, has an independent and artistic air.

Cornelia

Feminine variation of Cornelius, Latin

"horn"

In ancient Rome, Cornelia was considered the paragon of womanly virtue, making it a handsome name with an excellent pedigree. It's rare today, so if you want a name no one else is using, somewhat…

Coro

Native American

"wind"

A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.

Corona

Spanish

"crown"

Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.

Corrissa

Corrissa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Corissa or an elaboration of Coris. It likely shares roots with names like Corinna, which derives from the Greek word 'kore'…

Corsica

Place name, English from Latin, or Italian, Corsican surname

"from Corsica"

Corsica, the picturesque Mediterrean island birthplace of Napoleon, makes an easy switch from atlas to baby name book, with its delicate, feminine ending. Just don't consider neighboring island…

Cortina

Cortina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where it means 'curtain' or refers to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the famous resort town in northern Italy.…

Corvina

Latin

"like a raven"

Corvina sounds quite similar to a car model, although it has a gorgeous meaning and could be an interesting dramatic full name for the nickname Cora.

Cory

English variation of Corey, Irish, or diminutive of any Cor-beginning name

"from the hollow"

This Corey variation is getting a fresh shot of style juice thanks to young It Girl Cory Kennedy (not to be confused with RFK daughter, filmmaker Rory Kennedy).