Corinne

Corinne represents a French variant of the name Corinna, which is a Latinized form of Korinna. This, in turn, comes from the ancient Greek name Kore (Κόρη). The name is often associated with the meanings 'the girl' and 'the maiden.'

What does the name Corinne mean?

Corinne is a French derivative of Corinna, which in turn is a Latinized form of Korinna, originating from the ancient Greek name Kore (Κόρη). The girl's name is metaphorically translated as 'the girl' and 'the maiden.' The origin is found in the ancient Greek term kórē (κόρη), meaning 'the girl,' 'the young woman,' 'the maiden,' and 'the bride.' In Greek mythology, Kore is used as another name for the goddess Persephone. One of the most famous bearers of the name is the ancient Greek poet 'Korinna.' Other variants include Korinne, Korina, Koryna, Corina, Corine, Corrin, Corinn, Corynn, Corynna, Corynne, Corry, Corrie, and Corie. Additionally, there are alternative forms such as Cora, Kora, Korra, Coretta, and Corette. The name gained greater recognition through the work 'Corinne au l'italie' by Madame de Stael, published in 1807. In Germany, the variant Corinna became popular in the 1960s, particularly due to the song 'Corina, Corina' by Peter Beil.

Where does the name Corinne come from?

The etymology of Corinne is ancient Greek and means 'the girl' or 'the maiden.' The ancient Greek term kórē (κόρη) stands for the girl, the young woman, the maiden, and the bride. The name is common in both English and French languages.

How do you pronounce Corinne?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Corinne are soft and consist of two syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Co-rin-ne' [kɔˈʁɪnə], with the stressed middle position receiving a clear and bright timbre. The repetition of the 'n' provides a stable rhythm, while the final 'e' gently fades. Corinne conveys a refined, international impression – calm, stylish, and sophisticated.

When is the name day of Corinne?

The name day for Corinne is celebrated on October 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Corinne is considered a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1977, reaching 64th place. In the last ten years, Corinne has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, leading to a rank of 7,676 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 6,014th.

Nicknames & pet names

Co / Coci / Coco / Cori / Corie / Corilita / Corindli / Corinni / Corrie / Cory / Cöre / Inne / Rini / Rinn

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Famous people

• Corinne Alphen (actress from the USA)
• Corinne Bailey Rae (British singer)
• Corinne Bailey-Ray (singer)
• Corinne Bohrer (American actress)
• Corinne Camacho (actress from the USA)
• Corinne Chevallier (Algerian writer)
• Corinne Clery (actress from France)
• Corinne Clos (long-distance runner from Italy)
• Corinne Colbert (French singer)
• Corinne Diacre (French footballer)
• Corinne Dibos (French actress)
• Corinne Gibbons (singer from Australia)
• Corinne Griffith (American actress)
• Corinne Hermes (French singer)
• Corinne Hofmann (writer from Germany)
• Corinne Imlig (Alpine ski racer from Switzerland)
• Corinne Jacker (American playwright)
• Corinne Jörg (Swiss badminton player)
• Corinne Kraußer (dancer)
• Corinne Le Poulain (French actress)