Cornelia
cor-NEE-lee-uh
Popularity
#3824
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Latin
Total Births
22,051
Peak Year
#477 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Feminine form of Cornelius, a Roman family name of uncertain Etruscan origin, possibly meaning 'horn'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Cornelia Vanderbilt
American socialite and member of the Vanderbilt family.
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