Corrie

At a Glance

Meaning

A hollow, cauldron-shaped valley (male sense); or a pet form of Cornelia, 'horn' (female sense)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic (male, surname from 'coire') or Dutch (female, diminutive of Cornelia)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

KOR-eeListen

Corrie is a girl's name with a vintage feel that also reads clean and modern. It's pronounced KOR-ee, and it has two roots: in the female sense it's a Dutch pet form of Cornelia, which means 'horn', while the Scottish Gaelic side comes from 'coire', a hollow, cauldron-shaped valley.

Meaning & Origin of Corrie

Meaning: A hollow, cauldron-shaped valley (male sense); or a pet form of Cornelia, 'horn' (female sense).

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (male, surname from 'coire') or Dutch (female, diminutive of Cornelia).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Corrie

Popularity of Corrie

Corrie peaked at #438 in 1883, when 19 girls were given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #3973 with 37 babies. Records for the name run from 1880 to 2024, so it has been in steady, quiet use for well over a century.

Names Like Corrie

These names share Corrie’s style, era or origin.

• Suze
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• Fenna
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FAQ

What does the name Corrie mean?

A hollow, cauldron-shaped valley (male sense); or a pet form of Cornelia, ‘horn’ (female sense). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Corrie?

Corrie is pronounced KOR-ee (IPA: /ˈkɔːri/).

Is Corrie a popular name right now?

Corrie peaked at #438 in 1883 and is ranked #3973 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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