Cor
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The Story of Cor
Before you met him, this name held a promise of unyielding strength, a core of dependable loyalty.
Cor is a concise form, often a shortening of Cornelius, a Roman family name. Cornelius itself is thought to derive from the Latin 'cornu,' meaning 'horn,' a symbol of strength and power in ancient times.
You sense an inherent strength in this name for your son, a foundational integrity. It's a name for a child you see as determined and honest, a steadfast presence you can always rely on.
What It Means
“Short form of Cornelius, meaning 'horn' in Latin, or possibly from 'corneus' meaning 'horny' or 'hard'.”
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1989
Total Births
7
First Recorded
1989
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