Coral (given name)
Coral is a feminine given name derived from the precious coral used to make jewelry. The name is ultimately derived from the Greek word korallion and the Latin coralium.
Portrait of a Woman with Coral Beads by Hans Canon. | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Coral |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Coralie, Coraline |
The name came into fashion in the Anglosphere in the late 1800s along with other gemstone names for girls. Coral necklaces were traditionally worn by young children to protect them from illness.
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