Cor is a common

Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ...

given name. Its most commonly a masculine name, short for

Cornelis Cornelis is a Dutch language, Dutch form of the male given name Cornelius (name), Cornelius. Some common shortened versions of Cornelis in Dutch are Cees, Cor, Corné, Corneel, Crelis, Kees (given name), Kees, Neel and Nelis. Cornelis (Kees) an ...

(or rarely Cornelius), but also occurs as a feminine name, short for Cornelia. People with the name include:

Masculine name

Cor Bakker Cor Bakker (born 19 August 1961) is a Dutch pianist. Bakker was born at Landsmeer. He rose to fame playing in '' De Schreeuw van De Leeuw'', a television show starring Paul de Leeuw He has had his own Radio Show called ''Music Minded'', whic ...

(1918–2011), Dutch racing cyclist *

(born 1961), Dutch pianist * Cor Blekemolen (1894–1972), Dutch racing cyclist *

Cor Blommers Cornelis ("Cor") Franciscus Johannes Blommers (25 October 1901 in Rotterdam – 11 October 1983 in Amsterdam) was a welterweight boxer from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. There he was ...

(1901–1983), Dutch boxer *

Cor Boonstra Cor Boonstra (Leeuwarden, 7 January 1938) is mainly known as president of the Board of Directors of Philips (1996–2001). Biography At the age of 16, he quit his study at the Hogere burgerschool and started to work for Unilever. In 1974 he st ...

(born 1938), Dutch businessman, CEO of Philips *

Cor Braasem Cornelius "Cor" Braasem (15 May 1923 – 14 February 2009) was a Dutch water polo player and coach, who captained the Dutch team at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics and trained it for the 1960 Games. He won a bronze medal in 1948, scoring six g ...

(1923–2009), Dutch water polo player *

Cor Brom Cor Brom (27 August 1932 – 29 October 2008) was a Dutch football player and manager. Playing career During his playing career, Brom played with Zwarte Schapen, VSV, Limburgia and Telstar. Managerial career After retiring as a player, Brom m ...

(1932–2008), Dutch football player and manager *

Cor Dam Cornelis (Cor) Dam (April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) was a Dutch artist, who has been active as sculptor, painter, illustrator and ceramist. Life and work Born in Delft, Dam studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. After graduating he ...

(born 1935), Dutch sculptor, painter, illustrator and ceramist *

Cor van Dijkum Cornelis Johannes (Cor) van Dijkum (born 1950) is a Dutch sociologist, consultant and academic at the Utrecht University, known for his contributions in the field of methodology for complex societal problems. Biography Van Dijkum obtained his MSc ...

(born 1950), Dutch sociologist *

Cor Dillen Cor or COR may refer to: People * Cor people, an ethnic group of Vietnam * Cor (given name), including a list of people with the name * Jon Cor (born 1984), a Canadian actor Places * Cor, Templeport, a townland in County Cavan, Ireland * Calif ...

(1920–2009), Dutch businessman, Director of Philips in South America *

Cor Edskes Cornelius Herman "Cor" Edskes (7 August 1925 – 7 September 2015) was a Dutch organbuilder and organologist who was one of the most important authorities on the history of organ (music), organ building in Northern Europe. He acted as the consu ...

(1925–2015), Dutch historian and organ restorator * Cor van Eesteren (1897–1988), Dutch architect and urban planner *

Cor Euser Cornelius "Cor" Euser (born April 25, 1957) is a Dutch racing driver from Oss. His son Michael is also a racing driver Career After winning several Formula Ford titles in 1980 and 1981, Euser went to the FIA European Formula Three Championship p ...

(born 1957), Dutch racing driver *

Cor Fuhler Cornelis William Hendrik Fuhler (3 July 1964 – 19 July 2020) was a Dutch/Australian improvisor, composer, and instrument builder associated with free jazz, experimental music and acoustic ecology. He played piano by manipulating sound with elec ...

(1964–2020), Dutch-Australian experimental musician *

Cor van der Gijp Cornelis van der Gijp (1 August 1931 – 12 November 2022) was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward. Van der Gijp made his professional debut at SC Emma and also played for Feyenoord and Blauw Wit. Club career Van der Gijp made his deb ...

(born 1931), Dutch footballer * Cor Gillis (born 1989), Belgian footballer * Cor Gorter (1907–1980), Dutch physicist * Cor Groot (1909–1978), Dutch Olympic sailor * Cor de Groot (1914–1993), Dutch pianist and composer *

Cor van der Hart Cor van der Hart (25 January 1928 – 12 December 2006) was a Dutch footballer. He is known as one of the best defenders of the Netherlands national team in history, who was physically strong, who read the game very well and who had a qualit ...

(1928–2006), Dutch footballer * Cor Heeren (1900–1976), Dutch racing cyclist *

Cor Hemmers Cornelius "Cor" Hemmers (born August 24, 1956 in Breda) is a Dutch kickboxing trainer associated with the Golden Glory gym in Breda, Netherlands. Biography Hemmers began his Martial Arts training in Judo at the age of 6, which he studied until ...

(born 1956), Dutch kickboxing trainer *

Cor Herkströter Antonius Johannes Cornelius "Cor" Herkströter (born 21 August 1937) is a former chairman of Royal Dutch Shell. Cor Herkströter was born in Venlo. He studied economics and accountancy at the School of Economics in Rotterdam (now Erasmus Univer ...

(born 1937), Dutch businessman, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell *

Cor van den Heuvel Cor Van den Heuvel (born March 6, 1931) is an American haiku poet, editor and archivist. Biography Van den Heuvel was born in Biddeford, Maine, and grew up in Maine and New Hampshire. He lives on Long Island near his niece and still spends time w ...

(born 1931), American haiku poet, editor and archivist * Cor van der Hoeven (1921–2017), Dutch footballer *

Cor van Hout Cornelis (Cor) van Hout (18 August 1957 – 24 January 2003) was a Dutch criminal and mastermind of the kidnapping of beer magnate Freddy Heineken. Life Kidnapping and imprisonment During the abduction, Van Hout collaborated with Willem Holleed ...

(1957–2003), Dutch kidnapper * Cor de Jager (1925–2001), Dutch general and chairman of the NATO Military Committee * (1900–1971), Dutch organist and composer * Cor Kools (1907–1985), Dutch football player and manager *

Cor Lambregts Cornelis Johannes Maria "Cor" Lambregts (born 22 April 1958) is a retired Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known ...

(born 1958), Dutch long-distance runner * Cor Melchers (1954–2015), Dutch painter *

Cor Pot Cornelis "Cor" Pot (born 8 June 1951) is a Dutch football manager and former professional footballer. Playing career Pot started his career with the academy of Sparta in Rotterdam, and subsequently moved to the Ajax academy. Coaching career ...

(born 1951), Dutch football player and manager * Cor Schilder (born 1941), Dutch Roman Catholic bishop in Kenya * Cor Schuuring (born 1942), Dutch racing cyclist *

Cor Tabak Cornelis Gerardus "Cor" Tabak (2 July 1907 – 23 October 2001) was a Dutch male Olympic weightlifting, weightlifter, who competed in the lightweight category and represented the Netherlands at international competitions. He competed at the Weigh ...

(1907–2001), Dutch weightlifter * Cor Varkevisser (born 1982), Dutch footballer *

Cor Veldhoen Cor Veldhoen (6 April 1939 – 11 October 2005) was a Dutch footballer who was active as a defender. Veldhoen played his whole professional career at Feijenoord and won 27 caps for the Netherlands. Honours * 1960-61 : Eredivisie winner with F ...

(1939–2005), Dutch footballer * Cor Verwoerd (1913–2000), Dutch ceramist * Cor Visser (1903–1982), Dutch painter active in England *

Cor Vriend Cornelis Wilhelmus Pieter "Cor" Vriend (born 8 November 1949) is a former long-distance runner from the Netherlands, who mainly competed in the marathon. He participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country; in 1980 (Moscow, ...

(born 1949), Dutch long-distance runner * (1911–1994), Dutch track cyclist and nazi collaborator * Cor Zegger (1897–1961), Dutch swimmer

Feminine name

Cor Aalten Cornelia "Cor" Aalten (later Strannood, 14 September 1913 – 21 January 1991) was a Dutch athlete. She competed at the 1932 Olympics in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m sprint events and finished fourth in the relay. In 1934 she won a national title i ...

(1913–1991), Dutch sprinter * Cor van Gelder (1904–1969), Dutch swimmer * Cor Kint (1920–2002), Dutch swimmer

Fictional characters

Shasta (Narnia) Shasta, later known as Cor of Archenland, is a fictional character in C. S. Lewis' ''Chronicles of Narnia''. He is the principal character in the fifth book published in the series, ''The Horse and His Boy''. The book's events, however, are chro ...

, later known as Cor of Archenland, in C. S. Lewis's ''Chronicles of Narnia''.

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