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Godson

A combination of the Greek name Cora, meaning 'maiden,' and the Welsh name Lynn, meaning 'lake'; it translates formally to 'maiden of the lake.' This name suggests a personality that is both serene and spirited, embodying a graceful nature coupled with a deep, imaginative inner life.

Key Stats

Total births122
GenderMale (8% / 92%)
Peak year2014
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2014
Most recent2019
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

FL — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Coralynn Whitney (Mathematics Professor and Philanthropist) · Coralyn 'Cora' Sue Collins (Child Actress, Queen Christina) · Coralyn Bond (Author, The Soul's Echo) · Coralyn Simpson (Journalist and Newspaper Columnist) · Coralynn 'Cora' Evans (Religious Writer, The Humanity of Jesus)

Nicknames & Diminutives

CoraCoryLinnieLynnCorrie

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