Coraline
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
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 3042nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 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 58 times, and liked 1 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
The name originates from a dark, eerie fantasy novel and film.
Dog names like Coraline:
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