Corky

Corky Meaning & Origin

About Corky
The name "Corky" is a diminutive form of the name "Cork," which is derived from the Gaelic word "corcach" meaning "marshy place." As a given name, "Corky" is often used as a nickname or a term of endearment, suggesting a person who is lively, cheerful, and full of energy. It conveys a sense of playfulness and a youthful spirit.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Corky are male.

Corky Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corky in Braille

Here's how to represent Corky in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Corky in braille

How to Spell the Name Corky in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Corky using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Corky in sign language

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