Corry is a diminutive of Cornelia and other names starting with Cor, primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions. The name Cornelia itself is the feminine form of Cornelius, a Roman family name likely derived from the Latin word cornu meaning "horn." In the 2nd century BC, the name Cornelia was famously borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana, the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus and mother of the political reformers known as the Gracchi. After her death, she was idealized as the epitome of Roman feminine virtue, contributing to the name's enduring popularity in various forms across Europe. Corry as a first name is typical of the Dutch tradition of forming affectionate diminutives such as Corrie—another common variant. Corry can also be encountered as a surname with multiple origins: as a reduced form of the Irish surname McCorry, or as a variant spelling of the Scottish Gaelic Corrie, which may refer to a geographical feature (a circular hollow in a mountain). Geographically, Corry has place-name significance in the United States, notably an unincorporated community in Dade County, Missouri, and a city in Erie County, Pennsylvania. According to the 2010 United States Census, Corry ranked as the 11,216th most common surname in the country. Related Names Dutch variants of Corry include Corrie, Lia 2, Lieke, Neeltje, Nel, and Cokkie. Masculine forms derived from the same root are Cornelis, Cornelius, and Kerneels. In other cultures, equivalents include Cornelia in Romanian (a direct use of the classic form), Korneliya in Bulgarian, Kornelija in Slovene, and Kornélie in Czech, as well as Nela and Nele in Slovak and German respectively. Key Facts Meaning: Diminutive of Cornelia) Origin: Dutch; also a surname of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin Type: Diminutive; unisex in surname usage Usage regions: Dutch-speaking regions (as a first name); English-speaking world (as a surname)