Coral
Meaning of Coral
Originating from the English language, the name Coral is predominantly given to baby girls. It is pronounced as KOR-uhl (/ˈkɔrəl/) in both American English and British English. The name Coral has a variation, Cora.
In terms of popularity, Coral has had varying levels of usage throughout the years in the United States. In recent times, it has been moderately used, ranking around 150th to 200th most popular name for newborn girls. However, its usage has been declining gradually over the past few decades.
The association with coral brings to mind vibrant underwater ecosystems and the beautiful formations found beneath the sea. The name Coral evokes images of color and natural beauty. With its unique sound and visual imagery, Coral makes for an enchanting choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet elegant name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KOR-uhl (/ˈkɒrəl/)
American English
- Pronunced as KOR-uhl (/ˈkɔrəl/)
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Notable People Named Coral
| Coral Edith Browne was an Australian-American stage and screen actress known for her extensive theatre credits and award-winning performance in An Englishman Abroad. |
| Coral Bracho is a Mexican poet, translator, and doctor of Literature. |
| Coral Rosemary Atkins was an English actress known for opening and running a home for disadvantaged children, where she cared for 37 children over 26 years. |
| Coral Taylor is an Australian female rally co-driver from a renowned rallying family, with strong ties to the sport through her father, husband, and daughter. |
| Coral Egan is a Canadian jazz and pop singer, known for her Juno Award nominations and for providing vocals for the English theme songs of the animated cartoon Cybersix. |
