As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A town in the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Coire, Gaelic, a circular hollow surrounded with hills; a mountain dell.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

CORRIE. CURRIE. Sir Walter Scott has introduced this ancient word into the beautiful funeral song of the Clansman, in his Lady of the Lake : —

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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