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Corinne

Girl name · 287 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Corinne: 287 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 18 births in 1990.

The graceful Corinne carries the spirit of the ancient Greek word _korē_, meaning "maiden" or "young girl." Made famous by the Roman poet Ovid, the name was revived in the 19th century through Madame de Staël's novel _Corinne, or Italy_, whose brilliant heroine was a poet and improviser. That literary connection inspired the naming of the Corinne asteroid (discovered in 1889) and several places, including Corinne, Utah. Scottish parents have favoured Corinne since the 1970s, appreciating its romantic yet refined quality—distinct from the similar Cora or the more common Corrina. The spelling Corine also appears occasionally, though Corinne remains the standard, lending a French-inflected elegance that feels both classic and fresh for a modern baby girl.