Korie

Korie is a given name that is used in English-speaking countries and is occasionally found as a surname. The name is most commonly treated as feminine, though in some cases it can be used for any gender. As a spelling variant, Korie is related to Corey and Corie and is often regarded as a modern form of those names rather than a separate etymology.

Notable people with the name include Korie Hlede, a Bosnian-American former professional basketball player who played in international leagues and in the WNBA, and Korie Robertson, an American author and television personality known for her association with the Duck Dynasty franchise. These examples illustrate the name’s usage in contemporary North American contexts.

Usage and distribution of Korie have grown in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of broader trends toward alternative spellings of traditional names. The spelling often conveys a contemporary or distinctive feel relative to the more common Corey.

Variants and related names include Corey, Corie, Kori, Kory, and sometimes Cora. The name’s pronunciation is typically rendered as KO-ree, though regional variations may occur.

In summary, Korie is a modern variant of commonly used given names with a presence in contemporary American naming practice, used primarily as a feminine given name and occasionally found as a surname.