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Cordellia

kor-DEE-lee-ah

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

61

Peak Year

#6 in 1921

First Recorded

1921

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Cordelia. Of Celtic origin, its meaning is debated but often associated with 'heart of a lion' or 'daughter of the sea'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cordelia Chase

    Fictional character in Buffy/Angel TV series

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

BraveLoyalKindIndependent

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