Coralie

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Coralie

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Coralie is French elaboration of the name Coral, or the name Cora (or Corinne).

History:
According to The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Coralie was “Romantic” name invented in France after the French Revolution. It has certainly been more popular there than in the English-speaking world.

In the United States, it was occasionally found, especially in the French-speaking districts of the South (like Louisiana).

Pronunciation: cor-ah-lee.

Alternates: Coralee, Coralia.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Frances (Fannie Coralie) Perkins (1880-1965)
American politician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.001 % named Coralie

Popularity of Coralie:
Popularity (for newborns):
In France...
1900-1960: N/A
1966: 133rd most popular.
1970: 119th most popular.
1980: 92nd most popular.
1990: 34th most popular.
2000: 57th most popular.