As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females. It is a variation of the name

Cora Cora may refer to: Science * ''Cora'' (fungus), a genus of lichens * ''Cora'' (damselfly), a genus of damselflies * CorA metal ion transporter, a Mg2+ influx system People * Cora (name), a given name and surname * Cora E. (born 1968), German h ...

, meaning "(the) Maiden", which is a title of the goddess

Persephone In ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Persephone ( ; , classical pronunciation: ), also called Kore ( ; ) or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the Greek underworld, underworld afte ...

. The name also can have origins from the Gaelic word ''coire'', which means "in a cauldron", or "in a hollow". As a surname, it has a number of possible derivations, including an

Old Norse Old Norse, also referred to as Old Nordic or Old Scandinavian, was a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants ...

personal name Kori of uncertain meaning, which is found in Scandinavia and England. As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Comhraidhe (descendant of Comhraidheh).

Notable people or fictional characters named Cory include

* Cory Aldridge (born 1979), American baseball player *

Cory Alexander Cory Lynn Alexander (born June 22, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player who is a college basketball analyst for ESPN. He was a ''Parade'' and McDonald's All-American while he played basketball at Oak Hill Academy. Alexan ...

(born 1973), American basketball player *

Cory Arcangel Cory Arcangel (born May 25, 1978) is an American post-conceptual artist who makes work in many different media, including drawing, music, video, performance art, and video game modifications, for which he is best known. Arcangel often uses th ...

(born 1978), American digital artist *

Cory Asbury Cory Hunter Asbury (born October 15, 1985) is an American Christian musician, worship pastor, songwriter, and former member of the Bethel Music collective. Starting as an intern with the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri, in ...

(born 1985), American Christian musician and worship pastor *

Cory Bent Cory Bent (born 14 May 1997) is an English professional footballer. Early life Bent was born in Manchester and grew up in Preston, Lancashire. He began playing football at age six, and spent a year with the academy of Premier League giants Manc ...

(born 1997), English footballer *

Cory Booker Cory Anthony Booker (born April 27, 1969) is an American politician serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States Senate, United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democ ...

(born 1969), United States senator from New Jersey * Cory Bowles (born 1973), Canadian actor and choreographer * Cory Cadden (1969–2017), Canadian ice hockey player *

Cory Carr Cory Jermaine Carr (; born December 5, 1975) is an American-born Israeli retired basketball player, former NBA and Israeli Basketball Premier League player, and head coach of Israeli women's basketball team Israel Girls Basketball Academy. Carr ...

(born 1975), American-Israeli basketball player *

Cory Conacher Cory Conacher (born December 14, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Undrafted, Conacher played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). ...

(born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player * Cory Cory-Wright (1838–1909), British businessman * Cory Cotton (born 1987), writer and member of the American sports conglomerate

Dude Perfect Dude Perfect (DP) is an American sports and comedy group and YouTube channel headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The group consists of Tyler "The Beard" Toney, "The Twins" Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett "The Purple Hoser" Hilbert, and Cody "The Tall ...

Cory Cyrenne Cory Cyrenne (born August 25, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was named the Canadian Junior A Hockey Player of the Year in 1995 and received a hockey scholarship to Colorado College. He was also named the CHL's Spo ...

(born 1977), Canadian ice hockey player *

Cory Doctorow Cory Efram Doctorow (; born 17 July 1971) is a Canadian-British blogger, journalist, and science fiction author who served as co-editor of the blog ''Boing Boing''. He is an activist in favour of liberalising copyright laws and a proponent of th ...

(born 1971), Canadian journalist and author *

Cory Doran Cory Doran (born February 7, 1982) is a Canadian voice actor and director. He is known as the voice of Dabio & Rex in the PBS Kids animated series '' Wild Kratts'', Jimmy in the Breakthrough Entertainment animated show '' Jimmy Two-Shoes'', and ...

(born 1982), Canadian voice actor *

Cory Edwards Cory Edwards (born August 21, 1968) is an American film director, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for directing, co-writing, and voice acting in ''Hoodwinked!, Hoodwinked'' (2005), and for co-writing and voice acting in t ...

, American writer and director *

Cory Everson Corinna "Cory" Everson (née Kneuer; born January 4, 1958) is an American female bodybuilding champion and actress. Everson won the Ms. Olympia contest six years in a row from 1984 to 1989. Education Corinna Kneuer was born in Racine, Wiscon ...

(born 1958), American bodybuilder and actress *

Cory Finley Cory Finley is an American screenwriter, playwright, and Film director, director. Finley wrote and directed the black comedy film ''Thoroughbreds (2017 film), Thoroughbreds,'' which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2017. He also directed ...

, American screenwriter, playwright, and director *

Cory Fong Cory Fong (born August 6, 1972, Great Falls, Montana) is a North Dakota public servant. He is a Republican, and the former state State Tax Commissioner. Fong was appointed Tax Commissioner in 2005 by Governor John Hoeven following the resigna ...

(born 1972), American public servant *

Cory Gearrin Cory Nathanial Gearrin (born April 14, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, New York ...

(born 1986), American baseball player *

Cory Gibbs Cory Gibbs (born January 14, 1980) is an American former soccer player. A defender, played professionally for clubs in Germany, the Netherlands and England. He also played 19 international matches for the U.S. national soccer team, including a ...

(born 1980), American association footballer *

Cory Hardrict Cory Hardrict (born November 9, 1979) is an American actor. He has appeared in film and television since the late 1990s. Personal life Hardrict was born in Chicago, Illinois. After dating for six years, he and actress Tia Mowry became engaged o ...

(born 1979), American actor *

Cory Henry Cory Alexander Henry (born February 27, 1987) is an American jazz organist, pianist, gospel musician, and producer. A former member of Snarky Puppy, Henry launched his solo artist career in 2018 with ''Art of Love'', his first independent re ...

(born 1987), American pianist, organist and singer-songwriter *

Cory Jane Cory Steven Jane (born 8 February 1983) is a former New Zealand international rugby union player and current assistant coach. He was a part of the World Cup winning squad in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He first played for the All Blacks in 2008 ...

(born 1983), New Zealand rugby union footballer * Cory Kennedy (model) (born 1990), American model *

Cory Kennedy (skateboarder) Cory Kennedy (born October 4, 1990) is an American professional skateboarder. Skateboarding Kennedy first came to prominence after winning the amateur competition "Bang Yo'self 2", for which contestants were required to submit video parts t ...

, American professional skateboarder * Cory La Quay, American drummer of the post-hardcore band

A Skylit Drive A Skylit Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Lodi, California. The band has released one DVD, one EP and five studio albums: '' Wires...and the Concept of Breathing'' (2008), '' Adelphia'' (2009), '' Identity on Fire'' (2011), '' Rise'' ...

Cory Lerios Cory Charles Lerios (born February 12, 1951) is an American pianist and vocalist. He is a founding member of the platinum-record-selling soft rock band Pablo Cruise, and since the mid-1980s he has scored music for film and television. History ...

(born 1951), American pianist and vocalist * Cory Leslie (born 1989), American steeplechase runner *

Cory Lewis Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Minnesota Twins: Players Travis Adams Travis Michael Adams (born January 19, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of ...

(born 2000), American baseball player *

Cory Lidle Cory Fulton Lidle (March 22, 1972 – October 11, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, Lidle played in Major League Baseball with the New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Ja ...

(1972–2006), American baseball player *

Cory Marks Cory Gerald Joseph Marquardt (born October 11, 1989) is a Canadian country rock singer-songwriter better known by his stage name Cory Marks. He is signed to Better Noise Music. He has released three albums, '' This Man'' in 2015 under Big Star R ...

, Canadian country rock singer *

Cory McGrath Cory McGrath (born 4 February 1979) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played with the Carlton and Essendon Football Clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL), South Fremantle in the West Australian Football League ( ...

(born 1979), Australian rules footballer *

Cory Monteith Cory Allan Michael Monteith (; May 11, 1982 July 13, 2013) was a Canadian actor and musician. He made his acting debut in the television series ''Stargate Atlantis'' (2004), and had other roles in shows including ''Smallville'' (2005), and ''Sup ...

(1982–2013), Canadian actor * Cory Morgan (ice hockey) (born 1978), Canadian ice hockey player * Cory Morrow (born 1972), American singer-songwriter * Cory Nelms (born 1988), American football player *

Cory Paterson Cory Paterson (born 14 July 1987) is a retired Australian professional rugby league footballer who played as a forward. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, North Queensland Cowboys and the Wests Tigers in the NRL and Hull Kingsto ...

(born 1987), Australian rugby league footballer *

Cory Pecker Cory Trevor Pecker (born March 20, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the sixth round, 166th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Playing career Pecker was born in Montreal, ...

(born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player * Cory Philpot (born 1970), Canadian Football League player * Cory Quirino (born 1953), Filipino TV host *

Cory Redding Cory Bartholomew Redding (born November 15, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft ...

(born 1980), American National Football League player *

Cory Rooney Mark Cory Rooney (born 1968) is an American record producer. He has been credited on releases for high-profile music industry artists including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Michael Jackson ...

, American songwriter and record producer * Cory Sarich (born 1978), Canadian ice hockey player * Cory Schlesinger (born 1972), American footballer * Cory Spangenberg (born 1991), American baseball player *

Cory Spinks Cory Spinks (born Cory Calvin; February 20, 1978) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2013. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed welterweight title from 2003 to 2005 ...

(born 1978), American boxer *

Cory Stillman Cory Stillman (born December 20, 1973) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams between 1994 and 2011, winning the Stanley Cup twice. He is currently the He ...

(born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player * Cory Sullivan (born 1979), American baseball player * Cory Trice (born 2000), American football player *

Cory Vidanes María Socorro Valenzuela-Vidanes, popularly known as Cory Vidanes (born May 15, 1962), is a Filipina executive and Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines. Personal lif ...

(born 1962), Filipina executive and businesswoman *

Cory Wade Cory Nathaniel Wade (born May 28, 1983) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. Amateur career Wade attended Broad Ripple High School. Wa ...

(born 1983), American baseball player *

Cory Walker Cory Walker (born 1980) is an American comic book artist known for co-creating the Image Comics superhero series '' Invincible'' with writer Robert Kirkman. He gained recognition for his dynamic penciling on the early issues of ''Invincible'' an ...

(born 1980), American comic book artist *

Cory Wells Cory Wells (born Emil Lewandowski; February 5, 1941 – October 20, 2015) was an American singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band Three Dog Night. Early life Wells came from a musical family and began playing in Buffal ...

(1941–2015), American singer * Cory T. Williams, American attorney and Democratic politician *

Cory Williams Cory Williams (born August 5, 1981), also known as Mr. Safety, is an American YouTube personality who currently resides in Oklahoma. "The Mean Kitty Song" was his most popular video, with over 90 million views, until December 2018 when his vide ...

(born 1981), American YouTube personality also known as "Mr. Safety" * Cory DeVante Williams (born 1992), American YouTube personality also known as "CoryxKenshin" * Cory Witherill (born 1971), American race car driver *

Cory Wong Cory Juen Wong (born March 8, 1985) is an American guitarist, songwriter, record producer, and video producer based in Minneapolis. He has released many works as a solo artist and in partnership with others. His background spans several genres i ...

(born ), American guitarist

Surname

Annie Sophie Cory Annie Sophie Cory (1 October 1868 – 2 August 1952)Ancestry Library Edition was a British author of popular, racy, exotic New Woman novels under the pseudonyms Victoria Cross(e), Vivian Cory and V.C. Griffin. Life Annie Sophie Cory was the yo ...

(1868–1952), English author * Asa Howe Cory (1814–1892), American Civil War captain * Arthur Cory, American politician * Charles B. Cory (1857–1921), American ornithologist and golfer *

Clifford Cory Sir Clifford John Cory, 1st Baronet (10 April 1859 – 3 February 1941) was a Wales, Welsh colliery owner, coal exporter and Liberal Party (UK), Liberal Party politician. Family and education Clifford John Cory was the son of John Cory (1828� ...

(1859–1941), Welsh coal owner and Liberal Party politician * Donald Webster Cory, pen name of

Edward Sagarin Edward Sagarin (September 18, 1913 – June 10, 1986), also known by his pen name Donald Webster Cory, was an American professor of sociology and criminology at the City University of New York, and a writer. His book ''The Homosexual in America: ...

(1913–1986) * Eleanor Cory (born 1943), American composer *

Fanny Cory Fanny Young Cory (October 17, 1877 – July 28, 1972) was a cartoonist and book illustrator best known for her comic strips ''Sonnysayings'' and ''Little Miss Muffet''. Cory was one of America's first female syndicated cartoonists. She went by ...

, American illustrator of the ''Little Miss Muffet'' comic book * Florence Elizabeth Cory (1851–1902), American industrial designer and school founder *

George Cory (historian) Sir George Edward Cory (3 June 1862 in Stoke Newington – 28 April 1935 in Cape Town), was an English-born South African chemist and historian, best known for his six-volume publication "''The Rise of South Africa''". Early life The son ...

(1862–1935), South African chemist and historian * George Norton Cory (1874–1968), Canadian Lieutenant-General * J. Campbell Cory (1867–1925), American cartoonist *

John Cory John Cory (18 March 1828 – 27 January 1910) was a British philanthropist, coal-owner and ship-owner. Cory Way is named after him in the eastern area of Barry Docks, which he was involved with building in the 1880s. Family John Cory was born ...

(1828–1910), British philanthropist, coal-owner, and ship-owner *

Judith A. Cory Judith A. Cory is a make-up artist. She worked on 58 films from 1967 to 2005. Oscar nominations Both nominations were in the category of Best Makeup. * 1994 Academy Awards-Nominated for ''Forrest Gump'', nomination shared with Hallie D'Amore an ...

, Oscar-nominated makeup artist *

Kate Cory Kate Cory (February 8, 1861 – June 12, 1958) was an American photographer and artist. She studied art in New York, and then worked as commercial artist. She traveled to the southwestern United States in 1905 and lived among the Hopi fo ...

(1861–1958), American photographer and painter of Hopi *

Peter Cory Peter deCarteret Cory, (October 25, 1925 – April 7, 2020) was a puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, from 1989 to 1999. Early life and education Born in Windsor, Ontario, the son of Andrew and Mildred (Beresford Howe) Cory, he was educ ...

(1925–2020), judge on the Supreme Court of Canada *

Robert Cory Robert Towerson Cory (1759-23 April 1835) was an English churchman and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Life and career Robert Towerson Cory was born in Cambridge and educated at the local Perse School. He matricula ...

, English churchman and professor of moral philosophy *

William Johnson Cory William Johnson Cory (9 January 1823 – 11 June 1892), born William Johnson, was an English educator and poet. He was dismissed from his post at Eton for encouraging a culture of intimacy, possibly non-sexual, between teachers and pupils. He is ...

(1823–1892), English educator and poet * William Wallace Cory (1865–1943), Canadian politician

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Corazon Aquino María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (; January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was a Filipino politician who served as the 11th president of the Philippines and the first woman president in the country, from Presidency of Corazon ...

(1933–2009), Filipino politician and former president of the Philippines

Fictional characters

* Cory Baxter, from the TV series ''

That's So Raven ''That's So Raven'' is an American television fantasy teen sitcom that was created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, and aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between January 2003 and November 2007. The series centers on Raven Baxter ( ...

'' and ''

Cory in the House ''Cory in the House'' is an American television sitcom which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007, to September 12, 2008, and was a Spin-off (media), spin-off from the Disney Channel series ''That's So Raven''. The show focuses o ...

'' * Cory Dollanganger, from the 1979 novel ''

Flowers in the Attic ''Flowers in the Attic'' is a 1979 Gothic novel by V. C. Andrews. It is the first book in the Dollanganger series, and was followed by '' Petals on the Wind'', '' If There Be Thorns'', '' Seeds of Yesterday'', '' Garden of Shadows'', '' Christo ...

'' by V. C. Andrews * Cory Ellison, from the TV series ''The Morning Show'' *

Cory Matthews Cornelius "Cory" Alan Matthews is one of the main characters appearing on the 1993 family sitcom ''Boy Meets World'' and its 2014 sequel '' Girl Meets World'', both created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly. He is portrayed by Ben Savage. Bio ...

, from the TV series ''Boy Meets World'' and ''Girl Meets World'' * Cory Maxson, from the play ''

Fences A fence is a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. Fence or fences may also refer to: Entertainment Music * Fences (band), an Amer ...

'', by August Wilson * "

Richard Cory "Richard Cory" is a narrative poem written by Edwin Arlington Robinson. It was first published in 1897, as part of ''The Children of the Night'', having been completed in July of that year; and it remains one of Robinson's most popular and an ...

", the subject of an 1897 poem by Edwin Arlington Robinson * The Cory family, from the soap opera ''Another World''

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