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Coralyne

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Pronounced KOR-uh-line /ˈkɔːr.ə.laɪn/Medium

Meaning: Coralyne reads as a spelling of Coraline or Coralie, names tied to 'coral' (the sea gem) and to Cora ('maiden'). It also echoes the heroine of Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty three-beat name: Coralyne echoes Coraline and 'coral' (said 'KOR-uh-line'). Pretty and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningCoralyne reads as a spelling of Coraline or Coralie, names tied to 'coral' (the sea gem) and to Cora ('maiden'). It also echoes the heroine of Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#15697 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520102023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coralyne belongs to the Coraline/Coralie family, names linked to 'coral' and to Cora ('maiden'). Its look also recalls the brave heroine of Neil Gaiman's Coraline. The exact spelling is a modern choice, noted honestly. It reads dainty, oceanic, and modern (said 'KOR-uh-line').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, dainty, and modern.

Did you know? Coralyne is a spelling of Coraline or Coralie — tied to 'coral,' the sea gem — and a soft nod to Neil Gaiman's Coraline (said 'KOR-uh-line').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Coralyne — form of Coraline/Coralie; 'coral'; Gaiman echo

Variations

CoralineCoralieCoralynn

Nicknames

CoraLyne

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Coraline— the near-twin name it echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coralyne mean?

Coralyne is a form of Coraline or Coralie, tied to 'coral' (the sea gem) and to Cora ('maiden'); it also echoes Neil Gaiman's Coraline.

How do you pronounce Coralyne?

It's said KOR-uh-line /ˈkɔːr.ə.laɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Coralyne a boy or girl name?

Coralyne is a girl's name.

How popular is Coralyne?

Coralyne is rare for girls in the U.S. — a modern, dainty pick.

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