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English/Nordic · Unisex name

Corey

“from a surname derived from the Old Norse name Kóri”

About the name Corey

Corey comes from an English surname that is derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, whose meaning is unknown. It came into use as a given name in the United States in the twentieth century. Corey is given mainly to boys, but it has also been used for girls. The spellings Cory and Korey are established variants of the same name.

Meaning
from a surname derived from the Old Norse name Kóri
Origin
English/Nordic
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
KOR-ee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Cory
  • Korey

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Middle names for Corey

  • Corey James
  • Corey Michael
  • Corey Alexander
  • Corey Daniel
  • Corey Scott

Questions about Corey

What does Corey mean?
Corey is an English name meaning "from a surname derived from the Old Norse name Kóri".
How do you pronounce Corey?
Corey is pronounced KOR-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Corey?
Variants of Corey include Cory, Korey.

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