Corinne

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Corinne is a girl name of French, from Greek origin, meaning “Maiden”.

MeaningMaiden
GenderGirl
OriginFrench, from Greek
Pronunciationkor-EEN
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inFrance, Switzerland, United States

Meaning and origin of Corinne

Corinne is the French form of the Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, maiden. Corinna was a lyric poet of ancient Boeotia, said to have competed with Pindar. The name became fashionable in France after Madame de Staël's 1807 novel Corinne, and it has been used in English-speaking countries since the twentieth century.

Is Corinne a religious name?

Corinne has no religious background; it is a classical and literary name.

How popular is Corinne?

Most common in France and Switzerland in the 1960s and 1970s; uncommon today.

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Spellings and variants of Corinne

CorinnaCorinaCoreenCora

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Corinne mean?

Corinne means 'Maiden'. It is of French, from Greek origin.

Does Corinne have a religious meaning?

Corinne has no religious background; it is a classical and literary name.

How do you pronounce Corinne?

Corinne is pronounced kor-EEN.

Is Corinne a boy or girl name?

Corinne is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.