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Name Origin

Coraline is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a diminutive of the name Caroline, which itself derives from the Germanic name Carolus meaning 'free man.'

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Famous People

Coraline Duvivier (1978-)

Writer

  • Published the novel 'La Chambre des merveilles'
  • Won the Prix Goncourt for Young Readers

Coraline Jones

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist of Neil Gaiman's novella 'Coraline'
  • Starred in a critically acclaimed stop-motion animated film