Origin, Meaning, And History Of Corinna
Deriving from the Ancient Greek language and culture, Corinna is a classic feminine name. It arises from the Greek term korē, which implies ‘maiden,’ ‘a young girl,’ or ‘spear.’ The root of this word is thought of as Cora. Cora signifies ‘heart’ or ‘maiden.’ Corinna is the Latinized version of the traditional Greek name Korinna on Korina. In this language, the meaning of Korina translates as a strong-willed girl or a small girl.
The name can also be a variant of the Latin term Corin. It can be translated as Quirinus in the French language.
In Greek mythology, Corinna, or Korinna, is said to be an ancient Greek lyric poet who hailed from the city of Tanagra in Boeotia.
Corrina is a byname for Prosperina in Roman mythology and a byname for Persephone in Greek mythology.
The Roman poet Ovid used the Corinna name for the female protagonist in his book Amores. This book is a first-person account of the poetic persona’s affair with a higher-class girl, Corinna. Here, the female named Corinna is depicted as unattainable by the narrator.
In literature and popular culture, we find several mentions of the name. These include the poemCorinna’s Going A-Mayingby Robert Herrick andCorinne Ou l’Italie, the book by Germaine de Staël. There’s also a character by this name in Sarah Dessen’s bookDreamland. You will find Corinna, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, in Barbara Cartland’sThe Little Adventure, the best-selling novel in the romantic fiction genre.
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Famous People With The Name Corinna
- Corinna HarneyAmerican model and actress, known for being chosen as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for August 1991
- Corinna “Cory” EversonAmerican bodybuilder and actress, known for winning the Ms. Olympia contest from 1984 to 1989
- Corinna LechnerGerman racing cyclist, known for riding at the 2014 UCI Road World Championships
- Corinna MayBlind German singer, best known for her song ‘I Can’t Live Without Music.’
- Kyriaki “Corinna” TsopeiGreek actress, beauty queen, and model, known for winning the Miss Universe 1964.
Corinna On The Popularity Chart
Corinna was a hugely popular name till 1996. Look at these charts to assess its growth and fall.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity was massive in the 1980s and 1990s. But it started decreasing throughout the 2000s.
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The name’s rank has been increasing since 1988. Although it dipped in 2017, it rose again immediately in the next year.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Corinna
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Corinna?
The name Corinna means a young, unmarried woman, and a maiden.
2. What is the origin of the name Corinna?
Corinna has a Greek origin.
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