Girl name · Greek
Cora
“maiden (Persephone epithet)”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Cora.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Cora — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Cora derives from the Greek Kore — "maiden" — the tender epithet of Persephone herself, making every Cora secretly a spring goddess. James Fenimore Cooper gave it to his bravest heroine in The Last of the Mohicans.
Cora returned with the vintage revival (Downton Abbey's countess helped) and holds ninety-fifth place in 2024.
The name is small, round, and complete — a pearl with a myth inside. It pairs well with longer middles (Cora Evangeline, Cora Marguerite). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant holding Mythological credentials it rarely shows.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Cora you might want for the nursery.