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Koraline

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Koraline Pronunciation

Koraline is pronounced KOR-ah-lyn /ˈkɔr.ə.laɪn/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary fame from the Gaiman novelMedium

In 30 seconds: A sea-gem with a storybook passport: Koraline spells Coraline — coral elaborated into melody — made famous by Neil Gaiman's brave heroine. Oceanic, gothic-sweet, and K-fresh.

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Origin MediumLatin, American

MeaningK-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary fame from the Gaiman novel

U.S. rank (2024)#3777 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 479

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Koraline is a K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral, from Latin corallium, the precious red sea-growth — boosted by Neil Gaiman's 2002 novel and its stop-motion film. The K-styling adds an individual edge.

It registers thinly beside Coraline. Rare, coral at the root, and storybook-modern.

Did you know? Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' — the girl everyone miscalls Caroline — turned this coral-name into a modern dark-fairy-tale heroine, brave enough to face the Other Mother.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Coraline references — elaboration background

Variations

CoralineCoralieCora

Nicknames

KoraLina

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If you like Koraline…

Coraline— the standard spelling of the same name

Coralie— the French sister form

Cora— the short form within it

Marina— a fellow sea-born name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Koraline?

Koraline is pronounced KOR-ah-lyn (/ˈkɔr.ə.laɪn/). Press play above to hear Koraline said aloud.

How do you say Koraline?

Koraline is said KOR-ah-lyn (/ˈkɔr.ə.laɪn/). Press play above to hear Koraline said aloud.

What does the name Koraline mean?

Koraline is a spelling of Coraline, an elaboration of Coral, the sea gem.

Is Koraline a boy or girl name?

Koraline is a girl's name.

How popular is Koraline?

Koraline is a rare spelling in the U.S.