Corin

Corin is a given name in English deriving from the Latin Quirinus, a Roman god. The meaning is unclear but is probably associated with "spear".[1]

It is used as a masculine or feminine given name, and also as a surname.

Given name

  • Corin Braga (born 1961), Romanian writer and academic
  • Corin Hewitt (born 1971), American sculptor and photographer
  • Corin Ileto, stage name CORIN, Filipina-Australian electronic producer, composer and performer, performed at 2023 Unsound Adelaide
  • Corin Mellor (born 1966), British designer
  • Corin Nemec (born 1971), American actor
  • Corin Redgrave (1939–2010), British actor and political activist
  • Corin Tucker (born 1972), American singer and guitarist

Surname

Fictional characters

References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). A Dictionary of First Names (2 ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198610601.