Korrine

Meaning & origin

Korrine is a modern respelling of Corinne that saw its greatest use in the early 1990s, peaking in 1993. Though it has never cracked the top 1,000 U.S. baby names, the name has maintained a small but steady presence ever since its first recorded use in 1958. Its trajectory has been stable, neither surging nor falling dramatically. The name is a clear example of the mid-20th century fashion for respelling familiar girls' names with a 'K' and an '-ine' ending. While its exact meaning is uncertain, the connection to Corinne and the Greek word for 'maiden' is widely accepted. Given its low frequency, Korrine remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that sounds both classic and unique.

Korrine is a modern English variant of Corinne, which is derived from the Greek name Korinna, itself a diminutive of Korē, meaning 'maiden'. The name Corinne gained popularity in the English-speaking world after the publication of Mme de Staël's novel 'Corinne' in 1807. Korrine emerged as a respelled variant, particularly in the United States, during the mid-20th century.