Coral Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Coral Name at a Glance

Name	Coral
Meaning	A popular 19th century jewel name, from the name of the pink semi-precious sea growth used to make jewellery and ornaments.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Coral Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Coral means “A popular 19th century jewel name, from the name of the pink semi-precious sea growth used to make jewellery and ornaments”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Coral Name Origin

Our database records Coral under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Coral a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Coral is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Coral

When considering Coral for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.