Corey

From the hollow

girlIrish

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Corey meaning & origin

Corey is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From the hollow". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

KOR-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Corey. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

CorCory

Middle Name Ideas

  • Corey Rose
  • Corey Grace
  • Corey Marie
  • Corey Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Corey Feldman (actor)
  • Corey Haim (actor)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corey

What does the name Corey mean?

Corey is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From the hollow". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Corey?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KOR-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Corey?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Corey. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Corey?

Ideas to try include Cor, Cory. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Corey?

Try Corey Rose, Corey Grace, Corey Marie, Corey Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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