Is Cora a nickname for another name?

While it is a standalone name, it can serve as a nickname for Coraline, Cordelia, or Corinna.

What is the mythological significance of the name Cora?

It is associated with Persephone, representing the dual nature of spring-like innocence and the power of the underworld.

Is the name Cora considered vintage?

Yes, it is often categorized as a 'Grandmillennial' name—a vintage name that was popular in the late 1800s and is now seeing a resurgence.

Name meaning & originCora Κόρη

/KOR-ah/

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Cora is a Greek girl's name pronounced /KOR-ah/. Cora is a classic name that literally translates to 'maiden' or 'daughter'.

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Meaning of Cora

Cora is a classic name that literally translates to 'maiden' or 'daughter'.

The name is derived from the Greek word 'kore'. In Greek mythology, Kore was an epithet used for Persephone, the goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. It became popular as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century after James Fenimore Cooper used it for his heroine in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans'.

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /KOR-ah/

Cultural background

It is currently widely used in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, often appreciated for its vintage aesthetic.

Variations & nicknames

Kora
Coralee
Coraline
Coretta
Corinna
Cory

Famous people named Cora

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Cora Crawley
Fictional Countess of Grantham in the television series Downton Abbey
Film · 2010s
Coretta Scott King
Civil rights leader and wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
Politics · 20th Century
Cora Sandel
Important Norwegian writer and painter known for the Alberta trilogy
Literature · 20th Century
Cora Munro
The primary female protagonist in The Last of the Mohicans
Literature · 19th Century
Cora Skinner
American glamour model and actress
Film · 21st Century

Frequently asked about Cora

Is Cora a nickname for another name?: While it is a standalone name, it can serve as a nickname for Coraline, Cordelia, or Corinna.
What is the mythological significance of the name Cora?: It is associated with Persephone, representing the dual nature of spring-like innocence and the power of the underworld.
Is the name Cora considered vintage?: Yes, it is often categorized as a 'Grandmillennial' name—a vintage name that was popular in the late 1800s and is now seeing a resurgence.

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