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Coral

Girl name · 172 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Coral: 172 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 1994.

Coral is a gemstone name derived from the Latin *corallium* and Greek *korallion*, referring to the marine organism’s hard red or pink skeleton, long prized for jewellery. It gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable bearers include Coral Browne, the witty Australian-born stage and screen actress, and Coral Atkins, a British actress and children’s rights campaigner. The name also lends itself to places such as Coral Gables in Florida, likely named for the local coral rock, and the Coral Sea off Australia’s northeast coast. A softer variant, Coralie, shares the same root, while the name has a gentle, oceanic feel that appeals to parents seeking a nature-inspired choice.