Coraline

English

Etymology

An elaborate form of Coralie, itself derived from coral. Name of a character in Adolphe Adam's opera Le toréador.

Proper noun

Coraline

1. A female given name originating as a coinage.
   • 2013, Neil Gaiman, Coraline, A&C Black, →ISBN, page 190:

     'The mice tell me that all is good,' he said. 'They say that you are our saviour, Caroline.' 'It's Coraline, Mister Bobo,' said Coraline. 'Not Caroline. Coraline.' ' Coraline,' said Mr Bobo, repeating her name to himself with wonderment and respect.

Anagrams

• Caroline, Cornelia, Creolian, acrolein, caroline, colinear, lonicera