Cory

According to its Irish origin, the meaning of Cory is 'hollow'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'coire', meaning 'from the hollow' or 'in a cauldron'. It is a variant of the Greek name Cora which is the maiden name of the Greek goddess Persephone and means 'honest' or 'virtuous' in Gaelic. Another meaning comes from the Greek word 'corys', meaning 'helmet'. The Germanic interpretation of the name is 'the chosen one' and in the Bible, the name means 'God's peace'. It also means 'descendants of Comhraidheh' as it is related to the Irish surname O Comhraidhe. Some noteworthy figures who have this name include Cory Jerome Aldridge (an American baseball player), Cory Lynn Alexander (an American basketball player) and Cory Bowles (a Canadian actor, director and choreographer).

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Variation of Corey or short form of any Cor-beginning name

Numerology

C is for caress, a loving touch for your loved ones.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Cory lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Cory

• Cory Kennedy American model and Internet celebrity
• Corinna "Cory" Everson American bodybuilder and actress

Cory in Pop Culture

• IRA Acronym for Irish Republican Army
• Ira pronounced "eerh,uh," traditional nickname for Irina in Slavic countries