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Cornelious

kor-NEE-lee-us

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,588

Peak Year

#50 in 1919

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Cornelious is a variant of Cornelius, a Roman family name derived from 'cornu,' meaning 'horn.' It is associated with strength and power.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cornelius Vanderbilt

    American business magnate and philanthropist

  • Cornelius Fudge

    Minister for Magic in Harry Potter series

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

WiseResponsibleHonestStrong

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