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Cordelia

kor-DEE-lee-uh

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginCeltic

The Story of Cordelia

This name, once a jewel of ancient Welsh legend, holds a heart as fierce as a lion and a grace that has waited for your daughter.

Cordelia is a name steeped in Celtic mystique, possibly deriving from the Welsh 'Creirwy,' meaning 'jewel of the sea' or the evocative 'heart of a lion.' Its earliest known appearances are in Arthurian legends, where its bearers were often depicted as noble and wise. The name’s journey through literature, particularly Shakespeare’s King Lear, where Cordelia is the embodiment of loyalty and truth, cemented its place in Western consciousness.

To whisper 'Cordelia' is to feel a sense of quiet nobility settle upon your child. It’s a name that speaks of inner strength, a deep well of compassion, and a wisdom that belies her years. When you write 'Cordelia' on your baby’s birth certificate, you are inscribing a promise of courage and an unshakeable core for your daughter.

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

Personality Traits

noblewiseindependentcompassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#286 in 2015

Total Births

12,646

First Recorded

1880

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