Corri

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How to Pronounce Corri

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: Corri is an -i respelling of Cori, a short form of Corinne and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden' or 'young girl'. The double-r ending gives it a trim mid-century look while keeping Corinne's Greek 'maiden' sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Corri is a snappy respelling of Cori and Corinne, from Greek kore, 'maiden' (said 'KOR-ee'). A bright mid-century form.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningCorri is an -i respelling of Cori, a short form of Corinne and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden' or 'young girl'. The double-r ending gives it a trim mid-century look while keeping Corinne's Greek 'maiden' sense.

U.S. rank (2023)#15700 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 703

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Corri respells Cori, a diminutive of Corinne and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden'. The -i ending places it in the mid-century fashion for trimmed, informal girls' names.

It stayed uncommon, carried by only a few dozen girls a year at its peak, though the record shows it lingering into recent decades. Corri is a variant spelling rather than a distinct name; Cora has revived strongly, but this trimmed spelling remains a period choice.

Did you know? Cori, Corri and Corrie all trace back through Corinne and Cora to the Greek word kore, 'maiden' — the same root behind the mythological Kore, another name for Persephone.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Corinne / Cora — Greek kore 'maiden'; -i respelling

Variations

CoriCorrieCorinne

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corri mean?

Corri is a respelling of Cori and Corinne, from Greek kore meaning 'maiden'.

How do you pronounce Corri?

It's said KOR-ee /ˈkɔːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corri a boy or girl name?

Corri is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Corri?

Corri has always been rare in the U.S., a mid-century respelling of Cori and Corinne.