Corrie

Greek

"maiden"

Corrie Origin and Meaning

The name Corrie is a girl's name.

Corrie is a feminine name with multiple origins. Primarily used as a diminutive form of Corinne, Cornelia, or Cora, it has a friendly, approachable quality. In Scottish usage, Corrie refers to a circular hollow in a hillside, giving the name a nature-inspired meaning. The name gained some recognition through Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman known for helping Jews escape the Holocaust. Corrie has a cheerful, unpretentious character that balances familiarity with relative uniqueness. While never among the most popular names, it has maintained consistent usage throughout the decades, particularly in the UK, Australia, and parts of the US. The name combines vintage charm with a contemporary short-form appeal many parents appreciate.

Corrie Rank in US Top 1000

# 799 in the US

Famous People Named Corrie

• Cornelia "Corrie" ten Boom Dutch Christian who helped Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust
• Coriona "Corrie" Kear Ware Corfield English radio presenter
• Corrie Dong Quan Lothrop American gymnast
• Corrie Clark American swimmer