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We are planning to use Cora as a shortened form for Corazon, 'heart' in Spanish. The name Corazon for girls is not uncommon in the Philippines.

Personal experiences with the name Cora: | Edit

My grandmother's middle name was Cora, her first name was Nettie. Ever since she told me her middle name when I was a child, I wanted to have a daughter some day to name after her. It is such a beautiful name and no very popular. My daughter is sure to have a unique name, but not something that will be too unique that no one has ever heard of it.

Great-aunt Cora

Nicknames for Cora: | Edit

Corrie, Cor, Cody, Coco

Meanings and history of the name Cora: | Edit

From Greek, meaning "maiden". Cora or Core is an alternate name for the Greek goddess Persephone.
Cora means "heart" in Spanish.

Famous real-life people named Cora: | Edit

Cora Skinner, American model and actress
Cat Cora is an Iron Chef on the Food Network.

Cora in song, story & screen: | Edit

Cora Corman, lead character in the 2007 American romantic comedy film "Music and Lyrics"
Cora, Countess of Grantham, character in TV series "Downton Abbey"
Corabeth Godsey , character on the 1972-1981 TV show "The Waltons"
Cora Munro, main character in "Last of the Mohicans" (novel and movie)

Cora, shopkeeper in 1970s and 80s television commercials for Maxwell House coffee, portrayed by Margaret Hamilton

"Cora Unashamed", short story by Langston Hughes

Cora was a main charactor in Sarah Dessen's book Lock and Key.