girl name

Cora

Cora is a vintage, simple, soft girl name with Greek roots and a top 100 usage profile.

Cora feels vintage, simple, soft, classic, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.

Meaningmaiden
OriginGreek
PronunciationKOR-ah
Gender usagegirl
PopularityTop 100
Syllables2
Stylevintage, simple, soft
NicknamesCoco

Overview

Is Cora a good name?

Cora is a strong choice if you like vintage, simple, soft names. Its Greek roots and top 100 usage profile make it feel familiar without feeling obscure.

Style

Cora vibe

Cora sits in the vintage, simple, soft, classic style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.

vintagesimplesoftclassic

Sound

Pronunciation and flow

Cora is pronounced KOR-ah. With 2 syllables, it tends to pair best with one- or three-syllable middle names.

Nicknames

Nicknames for Cora

Coco is natural nickname option for Cora.

Meaning

What does Cora mean?

Cora means maiden. The name has Greek roots, and its meaning gives it a gentle, approachable quality that can shape how the full name feels.

How to use it

Best uses for Cora

Use Cora when you want a name that feels vintage, simple, soft without losing everyday usability.

If the surname is long, pair Cora with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.

For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.

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Cora FAQ

What does Cora mean?

Cora means maiden and has Greek roots.

How do you pronounce Cora?

Cora is pronounced KOR-ah.

What names are similar to Cora?

Chloe, Ella, Nora, Nova, Lydia, Clara, Sofia, Maya share some of Cora's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.

What are good nicknames for Cora?

Coco is a natural nickname option for Cora.