Corin is a given name in English deriving from the Latin Quirinus, a Roman god. The meaning is unclear but is probably associated with "spear". The name is that of a character in William Shakespeare's As You Like It. It is also used as a family name. First name Corin is a masculine or feminine given name. Corin Hewitt (born 1971), American sculptor and photographer Corin Mellor (born 1966), British designer Corin Nemec (born 1971), American actor Corin Redgrave (1939–2010), British actor and political activist Corin Thunderfist, fictional character and twin of Cor in The Chronicles of Narnia Corin Tucker (born 1972), American singer and guitarist Surname Jaclyn Corin, American activist and advocate for gun control Joshua Corin, American writer Lucy Corin, American writer William Corin (1867–1929), Australian electrical engineer Related names Corina, including Corine and Coreen Korin (disambiguation) Corran (disambiguation) Chorin (surname) References Given names English-language unisex given names English-language feminine given names English-language masculine given names English-language surnames Surnames of British Isles origin Surnames of English origin Surnames of Scottish origin