Corley Name Meaning

The name Corley is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Mac Thorghail, which means "son of Thorvald" or "descendant of Thorvald." The Norse name Thorvald is composed of the elements "Thor" (the Norse god of thunder) and "valdr" (ruler), hence giving the name Corley a meaning of "ruler of thunder."

Although Corley is not a widely popular given name, there have been notable individuals with this name. One such example is Corley Miller, an American film producer known for his work on movies like "Safe House" (2012) and "Deadpool" (2016).