Meaning & History
Etymology of Korrine
Korrine is a modern English variant of Corinne, which itself is a French form of Corinna. The ultimate root lies in the Ancient Greek name Korinna (Κόριννα), derived from the word kore (κόρη), meaning "maiden".
Historical and Cultural Significance
The original Greek name Korinna belonged to a renowned lyric poet from Tanagra (5th century BC), of whom only fragments survive. In Roman literature, Ovid used the name Corinna for the beloved in his Amores. Later, the English poet Robert Herrick revived it for his 17th-century poem Corinna's Going A-Maying. The Corinne form gained prominence through Madame de Staël's 1807 novel Corinne, which tells the story of an Italian poetess.
Korrine remains a rare and creative spelling, typical of modern English name adaptations that incorporate the letter 'K' for a distinctive look.
- Meaning: Maiden
- Origin: English variant of Corinne, ultimately from Greek kore
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage: English-speaking countries