What origin is the name Coraline?

Coraline comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Coraline a popular name?

Coraline is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Coraline?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Coraline — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Coraline

Q: Is Coraline a rare name?

Yes. Coraline does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Coraline

Coraline

Girl

english

4 syllables

Coraline is an english girl's name meaning "This English female name is derived from coral, referring to the semi-precious growth found in the sea.".

The meaning of Coraline is "This English female name is derived from coral, referring to the semi-precious growth found in the sea." — a girl name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English female name is derived from coral, referring to the semi-precious growth found in the sea.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Coraline

Very rare in US records

What does Coraline mean?

Coraline is a girl name of english origin meaning "This English female name is derived from coral, referring to the semi-precious growth found in the sea.".