Cowrie - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cowrie \co(w)-rie\. Shell name: cowrie shells have long been used as currency in eastern Africa, and have a significant place in African American culture.

Cowrie has 3 variant forms: Courey, Cowrey and Cowry.

Baby names that sound like Cowrie are Corrie and Corie.

Cowrie is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cowrie. Compare Cowrie with related baby names.