| Meaning | coral gemstone |
| Origin | English, Greek, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Co-ral |
About Coral
Nature-inspired yet uncommon, Coral offers a refreshing alternative to more popular botanical names. This choice evokes ocean beauty, natural wonder, and vibrant color—creating rich associations beyond simple nomenclature. Coral possesses an organic elegance that feels both earthy and refined. The name's rarity ensures individuality while its familiar word-status prevents pronunciation confusion. Parents drawn to Coral often value environmental consciousness and natural beauty. The name carries a gentle strength, neither too soft nor too harsh. Coral represents understated uniqueness—a name that doesn't demand attention but quietly distinguishes itself, perfect for parents seeking something genuinely different without venturing into invented territory.
Nicknames for Coral
| Cora |
| Coco |
| Ral |
| Corrie |
| Corey |
Famous People Named Coral
| Coral Browne | Australian actress |
| Coral Palms | American singer-songwriter |
| Coral Horta | Brazilian visual artist |
| Coral Beed | Australian environmental activist |
| Coral Grant | Canadian journalist and author |
| Coral Drouyn | Australian theater critic and writer |
| Coral Bracho | Mexican poet |
| Coral Harris | New Zealand actress |
| Coral Simanovich | Israeli model and actress |
| Coral McInnes | Scottish field hockey player |
| Coral Joice | British television presenter |
| Coral Way | American historic road in Miami, named after the natural formation |
| Coral Brown | American yoga instructor and author |
| Coral Amiga | Spanish musician and composer |
| Coral Aorta | American adult film actress |
| Coral Smith | Australian netball player |
| Coral Atkins | American costume designer |
| Coral Levkovitz | Israeli gymnast |
Characters Named Coral
| Coral Fitzgerald | From the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Coral Waters | From the TV series "Baywatch" |
| Coral Reefer | A character from the "Skippyjon Jones" book series by Judy Schachner |
| Coral Ripley | From the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Coral Hammond | From the film "The Parent Trap" |
| Coral Cullens | A character from the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer |
| Coral Bennett | From the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Coral Walker | From the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Coral Heart | A character from the "Warriors" book series by Erin Hunter |
| Coral Sirensong | A character from the "Fablehaven" book series by Brandon Mull |
| Coral Amaral | From the Brazilian telenovela "Vale Tudo" |
| Coral Mercer | A character from the film "Garden State" |
| Coral Clarke | From the TV series "Wentworth" |
| Coral Brooks | A character from the film "Scream" |
| Coral Hart | From the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Coral Connors | A character from the film "Battle Royale" |
| Coral Adams | From the TV series "The L Word" |
| Coral Reed | A character from the film "Zodiac" |
| Coral North | From the TV series "The OC" |