Corin

Meaning of Corin

Corin is a charming unisex name with ancient roots, tracing back to the Latin Quirinus, the Roman god of the spear, yet softened by Shakespeare’s gentle shepherd in As You Like It. Whether spoken in French as “koh-RAN” or in English as “KOR-in,” it glides off the tongue like a leaf caught in a spring breeze. Though it hovers comfortably in the US top 1,000—usually in the mid-900s—it feels refreshingly rare, a hidden gem rather than a passing fad, and no two Corins are quite alike—one might lead a charge, another scribble sonnets under a willow. Parents drawn to names that blend quiet strength with lyrical poetry find in Corin an uplifting invitation: to stand firm like an oak yet sway gracefully with life’s winds. It’s the kind of name that carries both heritage and heart, ready to inspire any unfolding story.