Meaning & History
Corrina is a variant of the name Corinna, which itself derives from the Latinized form of the Greek name Korinna (Κόριννα). The Greek stem kore (κόρη) means "maiden," giving the name a classical and poetic resonance. Corrina shares this etymology and is used primarily in English-speaking contexts.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals named Corrina include activist Corrina Gould, who is a leader in the Native American movement in California; Scottish harpist and composer Corrina Hewat; Canadian sprint kayaker Corrina Kennedy; and American visual artist Corrina Sephora Mensoff. Others include singer Corrina Joseph, known for collaborating with Basement Jaxx, musician Corrina Repp, and writer Corrina Wycoff.
Cultural References
The name Corrina appears in popular culture via the 1994 film Corrina, Corrina, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Liotta, and the classic country blues song "Corrine, Corrina". Variant forms across languages include Corinne and Corine in French, Corina in Spanish, and diminutives like Corie and Corrie.
- Meaning: Maiden
- Origin: Greek, via Latin
- Type: Given name
- Usage regions: English-speaking countries