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Corey

Name Meaning:

Anglicized form of an Irish surname, possibly from 'coire' meaning "cauldron" or "hollow." Also potentially from Old Norse name Kori, of unknown meaning.

Noteable Namesakes

Corey Feldman (Actor - Male); Corey Haim (Actor - Male); Corey Taylor (Musician - Male); Corey Stoll (Actor - Male)

Origin

Irish Gaelic/Norse

Popularity

US: #557 (Male), Unranked (Female), UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Cory; Kori; Corrie

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