Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
fem. proper name, from Latin Corinna, from Greek Korinna, diminutive of kore "maiden," also an epithet of Persephone; see Kore.
Wikipedia
Corinna was an ancient Greek lyric poet from Tanagra in Boeotia. Although ancient testimonia say that she was a contemporary of Pindar, modern scholars are divided on the accuracy of this tradition, and some claim that she is more likely to be from the Hellenistic period. Though her poetry is of interest as one of the few preserved female poets from ancient Greece, it is generally regarded poorly by modern critics.
Usage examples of "corinna".
Paul and Corinna home at the end of next week, Hannah, and we want you to come with us.
I know that Corinna, once she has finished weeping, will tell you that she is quite content with matters as they stand.
Hannah Lang, who is looking after baby Paul and Corinna for a few weeks.
As it is, I have pointed out to Corinna that you must have another half day free each week at least.
Paul in your arms, rouse someone to open the side door so that I can get in, and if Paul or Corinna wake, reassure them.
It was very good of him to pay for a companion while you were away, but of course he is very fond of Corinna and she had set her heart on having you with her.
It was a statement, but Corinna regarded it as a question as Nerissa had intended.
Hannah stifled regret that it had been Corinna who had wanted her, not Valentijn, and then chided herself for thinking of herself when it was little Paul who mattered.
They strolled round the gardens, with Corinna well wrapped up because the late afternoons were beginning to get a little chilly.
Paul and Corinna are going to get a puppy to grow up with little Paul.
Henrika can settle in a day before that, and if you would stay for a couple of days just to see that everything is running smoothly, and I know Corinna wants you to have at least one day as their guest before you go.
Monday today, you both go to the villa tomorrow, that leaves you Wednesday to settle in with Henrika and a day over Corinna will be delighted.
At the villa he went in with her, explained to an anxious Corinna what had happened and as Hannah made for the stairs, called a casual goodbye.
And he in turn was watched by Corinna, who instantly begged him to stay for dinner.
I asked Corinna to persuade you to stay until my return, but she telephoned me and I came at once.