Cory

Cory is a given name in English-speaking countries and is also used as a surname in some cases. As a given name, Cory is typically masculine in contemporary usage but is used for any gender in modern contexts. It is commonly considered a spelling variant of Corey and has remained popular in several regions since the late 20th century.

Origins and variants: The exact origin of Cory is unclear; it is usually treated as a modern form of Corey, which likely derives from surnames of uncertain provenance and may reflect English, Irish, and Gaelic influences. Variants include Corey, Cori, Corie, and Kori.

Notable people: Cory Booker, American politician; Cory Doctorow, author and digital rights activist; Cory Monteith, Canadian actor; Cory Michael Smith, American actor; Cory Schneider, American ice hockey goaltender.

Fictional characters: Cory Matthews is the protagonist of the television series Boy Meets World and its sequel Girl Meets World.

See also: Corey (name); Cori; Corie.