Cori

Cori can be a familiar form of Cora, Corinne, or Corinna, linking that use with Greek kore, meaning maiden. It can also be used independently or as a spelling related to Corey. The same short form therefore does not always point to one longer name or one etymology.

In Greek tradition, Kore was also a title associated with Persephone, giving the Cora-related branch a mythological connection. The Corey branch has surname histories of its own and should be understood separately. Cori’s ending is part of a common English nickname style, rather than an additional Greek element. Parents choosing it to honor a relative can identify the particular longer name behind it, while keeping Cori as the everyday form.