Coraline

Female

Meaning

Created by the French composer Adolphe Adam for one of the main characters in his opera Le toréador (1849). He probably based it on the name Coralie. It was also used by the author Neil Gaiman for the young heroine in his novel Coraline (2002). Gaiman has stated that in this case the name began as a typo of Caroline.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/kəˈreɪ.laɪn/

Traits associated with the name Coraline:

Dogs named Coraline tend to be loving, brave, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Coraline?

Naming your dog Coraline suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have an appreciation for the fantasy and horror genres, as Coraline is the title of a popular novel and movie.

Is Coraline a good dog name?

Coraline has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Coraline isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Coraline is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Coraline was, in the past month, the 3514th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Coraline is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Coraline was viewed 60 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Coraline's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Coraline is most adored in Wisconsin, Maryland and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Jersey and Utah.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Coraline.

Coraline is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

The name originates from a dark, eerie fantasy novel and film.

Dog names like Coraline:

The most famous of the monster figures known as gorgons in greek mythology
Foreign And True
Gothic, dark beauty.
Mystery and enigma.
Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage.
Feminine form of Morgan 1.
Coraline dog name meaning

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