Corny

Corny Meaning & Origin

About Corny
The name "Corny" is a diminutive form of the name Cornelius, derived from the Latin word "cornu" meaning "horn." It is a playful and informal nickname that is often used to describe someone who is perceived as old-fashioned, cheesy, or overly sentimental. The name "Corny" can also be associated with someone who has a quirky or eccentric personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Corny are male.

Corny Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corny in Braille

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

The name Corny in braille

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

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

The name Corny in sign language

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