Kory
Meaning of Kory
Kory is a unisex name of English origin. It is pronounced as KOR-ee in both American and British English (/ˈkɔri/). The name has variations, with Cory being another commonly used spelling. In terms of popularity, Kory has been consistently given to newborns in the United States over the years, although its ranking has varied. In recent years, it has been ranked around 2000-2500 in terms of occurrence. The name Kory carries a sense of familiarity and can be a suitable choice for parents looking for a versatile and gender-neutral option.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KOR-ee (/ˈkɔːri/)
American English
- Pronunced as KOR-ee (/ˈkɔri/)
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Notable People Named Kory
| Kory Chavis, also known as Rainman, is a professional wrestler who has worked for various independent promotions and achieved success as part of The Dark City Fight Club tag team. |
| Kory Gerren Sheets is a former American football running back who played for several teams in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. |
| Kory Stamper is a lexicographer and author known for her work with the Merriam-Webster dictionaries and her book Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries. |
| Kory DeShaun Minor is a former American football linebacker who played for the Carolina Panthers and was a seventh-round pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. |
| Kory Sperry - Kory Kalani Kahaunaele Sperry is a former American football tight end known for his college career at Colorado State. |
| Kory Johnson is an American environmentalist hailing from Arizona. |
