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Corin

KOR-in

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

The Story of Corin

This name whispered across ancient Greek marketplaces and later through medieval monasteries, finally arrives at your door.

Corin likely traces its roots to the Greek 'Kore', meaning 'maiden,' a name associated with Persephone, queen of the underworld and goddess of spring growth. As a variant of Corinne, it traveled through Latin and into European languages, appearing in various forms in French and English literature by the 17th century.

There's a subtle strength in Corin, like a quiet stream carving its path through stone. When you write your child's name, 'Corin,' on the first birth announcement, it feels both ancient and entirely new. It's a name that suggests a deep well of understanding, a gentle wisdom you'll witness unfold in your child.

What It Means

Of Greek origin, possibly derived from 'Kore', meaning 'maiden'. Also considered a variant of Corinne.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GentleKindIntelligentCreative

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Peak Year

#87 in 1993

Total Births

2,674

First Recorded

1955

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