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Coraline

KOR-uh-line

Popularity

#720

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

6,370

Peak Year

#527 in 2015

First Recorded

1970

Style

Nature-Inspired, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Latin 'corallium', meaning 'coral'. Also associated with the Greek 'kore', meaning 'maiden'.

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CoraCoralLine

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Coraline Ada Ehmke

    American software developer and open-source advocate.

  • Coraline (character)

    Protagonist of Neil Gaiman's book.

Nicknames

CoraCoralLine

Spelling Variations

CoralynCoraliaCoralie

Similar Names

RosalineEvelineAdelineCaroline

Personality Traits

UniqueCreativeIndependentIntelligent

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