Cory
Meaning of Cory
Cory—pronounced KOR-ee—springs from the Gaelic word “coire,” meaning “hollow,” yet this lively name feels anything but empty; it’s more like a small drum the heart can’t resist tapping. He carries a splash of Greek myth, too, echoing Kore, the maiden who ushers in spring, so there’s a whisper of renewal in every syllable. Think of U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s bold optimism or actor Cory Monteith’s easy charm, and you’ll sense the friendly spark parents keep coming back for. In the ’80s and ’90s Cory blazed through American playgrounds like a comet, then settled into a cozy orbit—still shining, just mellowed. The vibe is upbeat, approachable, and a little mischievous, the kind of name that shouts “¡Adelante!” while high-fiving the future. Short, sweet, and versatile, Cory fits a baby, a college captain, or a CEO with equal grace; it’s a passport stamped with adventure and corazón.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KAWR-ee (/ˈkɔːri/)
American English
- Pronunced as KOR-ee (/ˈkɔri/)
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Notable People Named Cory
| Cory Booker is a Democratic politician who served as mayor of Newark before becoming New Jersey's first African American U.S. senator in 2013. |
| Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician who appeared in shows like Stargate Atlantis and Smallville and films such as Final Destination 3 and Monte Carlo. |
| Cory Asbury is an American Christian singer and songwriter once part of Bethel Music. |
| Cory Arcangel is an American artist best known for his playful video game modifications. |
| Cory Sandhagen is an American mixed martial artist who has fought professionally since 2015 and competes in the UFC bantamweight division. |
| Cory Conacher is a Canadian former hockey centre who went undrafted but still played for four NHL teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators. |
| Cory Wong is a Minneapolis guitarist and producer known for his funky work with Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers, plus a long list of solo albums and collaborations. |
| Cory Stillman is a Canadian former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup twice and now coaches the Guelph Storm. |
| Cory Marks is a Canadian country rock singer-songwriter whose Platinum debut single Outlaws & Outsiders made him the first Canadian country act to crack the top 10 at US rock radio. |
| Cory Lidle was a right-handed Major League pitcher who played for seven teams from 1997 to 2006 before dying when his small plane crashed into a New York City apartment building. |
| Cory Henry is an American jazz organist, pianist and gospel musician who played with Snarky Puppy before launching his solo career in 2018 with Art of Love. |
| Cory Michael Smith is an American actor best known for playing The Riddler on Fox's Gotham and for his roles in Todd Haynes films like Carol and May December. |
| Cory Pesaturo, a multi-instrumentalist from Cumberland, Rhode Island, became the youngest person ever to win the National Accordion Championship in 2002. |
| Cory Quirino is a Filipino television host, author and beauty queen who leads Mutya ng Pilipinas and has served as president of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption since 2018. |
| Cory Spinks is an American former boxer who won world titles in two weight classes and reigned as the undisputed welterweight champion. |
