Greek

Corinna

Pronounced koh-RIN-ahShare

Meaning: Maiden

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Corinna comes from a Greek name related to kore, maiden. An ancient Greek lyric poet bore the name, and later poets including Ovid and Robert Herrick used it in their work.

Nicknames

  • Cora
  • Rina
  • Corie

Spellings & variants

  • Corinne
  • Korinna
  • Corina

Famous namesakes

  • CorinnaGreek lyric poet

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Corinna comes from Greek.

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