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Cordelia

kor-DEE-lee-uh

Popularity

#1065

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

12,646

Peak Year

#286 in 2015

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Cordelia is a Celtic name, possibly derived from the Welsh Creirwy, meaning 'jewel of the sea' or 'heart of a lion'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cordelia Chase

    Fictional character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • Cordelia Fine

    British psychologist and writer

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

noblewiseindependentcompassionate

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