"from Corinth"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Corinthian
Pronunciation: [ k-er-IHNTH-ee-uhn ]
Bold as a Greek column, rare as the city that inspired it
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American
Bold
Literary
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Meaning & Origin
"belonging to the ornate Corinthian order"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
The Story of Corinthian
Corinthian derives from Corinth, the ancient Greek city-state renowned for its wealth, trade, and artistic innovation. The Corinthian order of classical architecture — the most ornate of the three Greek styles, distinguished by its elaborate acanthus-leaf capitals — bears the city's name. The Apostle Paul wrote two of his New Testament epistles to the early Christian community in Corinth.
Corinthian has never been used as a given name in mainstream culture, making it an extraordinarily bold choice. Its use as a girl's name is essentially unrecorded, giving it a genuinely pioneering quality. Parents drawn to it likely love its classical resonance and architectural elegance.
In Christianity, the Books of Corinthians contain some of the most quoted biblical passages, including 1 Corinthians 13 on love ('Love is patient, love is kind'). In architecture, the Corinthian style represents the pinnacle of Greek decorative art.
Fun Facts
- The Corinthian order of architecture is the tallest and most ornate of the three classical Greek orders
- The city of Corinth was one of the wealthiest in ancient Greece, known for its bronze craftsmanship
- The Corinthian helmet, with its iconic nose and cheek guards, is one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient warfare
Corinthian in Other Languages
Greek
Κορινθία
French
Corinthe
Italian
Corinzia
Spanish
Corinto
Popularity Over Time
#66,439
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Ancient region of Greece around the city of Corinth, personified as a feminine geographic entity in classical literature
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #66,439
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Cori
Rini
Thia
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Corinthian is also used as a boy name, ranked #8573.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corinthian
What does the name Corinthian mean?
"from Corinth" (from Greek). "belonging to the ornate Corinthian order" (from Latin). Corinthian derives from Corinth, the ancient Greek city-state renowned for its wealth, trade, and artistic innovation. The Corinthian order of classical architecture — the most ornate of the three Greek styles, distinguished by its elaborate acanthus-leaf capitals — bears the city's name. The Apostle Paul wrote two of his New Testament epistles to the early Christian community in Corinth.
What is the origin of the name Corinthian?
Corinthian has Greek, Latin, English, and American origins. In Greek, it means "from Corinth". In Latin, it means "belonging to the ornate Corinthian order".
Is Corinthian a boy or girl name?
Corinthian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66439. As a boy name, it is ranked #8573. Corinthian is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Corinthian?
Corinthian is pronounced k-er-IHNTH-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Corinthian?
Corinthian is currently ranked #66439 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Corinthian?
Common nicknames for Corinthian include Cori, Rini, and Thia.
What are good middle names for Corinthian?
Popular middle name pairings include Corinthian Grace, Corinthian Jane, Corinthian Rose, Corinthian Mae, and Corinthian Faith.
What are good sibling names for Corinthian?
Names that pair well with Corinthian as siblings include Ephesus, Lydia, Thessaly, Delphi, Marcus, Cassius, and Adriana.
How many syllables does Corinthian have?
Corinthian has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Corinthian a common or rare name?
Corinthian is an uncommon name, ranked #66439 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Corinthian
Corinthian is a girl name with English and American origins . The name means "from Corinth" in Greek .
Is Corinthian a boy or girl name? Corinthian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,439 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,573. Corinthian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Corinthian is currently ranked #66,439 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Corinthian has 4 syllables and is pronounced k-er-IHNTH-ee-uhn, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Corinthian include Cori, Rini, and Thia. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Corinthian include Corinne, Cori, Corina, Corinna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.