Cori

Cori is a shortened form of the English name Corinne or Corinna, which is derived from the Greek word 'koré' meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl'.

The name Corinne was brought into use in England and France in the 17th century, inspired by the Greek poet Corinne who lived in the 6th century BC.

Cori emerged as a popular shortened form of Corinne in the late 20th century, perhaps influenced by the trend of using shorter, more casual versions of traditional names as given names.

The name Cori can also be considered a feminine form of the male name Cory, which is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Cori meaning 'Holly tree'.