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Kordelia

kor-DEEL-yah

Kordelia is a girl’s name of Celtic origin, meaning “Likely from 'Cordelia', a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'heart of a lion'.”. It currently ranks #10675 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginCeltic

What Kordelia Means

Likely from 'Cordelia', a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'daughter of the sea' or 'heart of a lion'.

The Story of Kordelia

When you feel the fierce love and unwavering loyalty stirring in your heart, you might be drawn to a name that echoes the sea's depth and a lion's bravery.

Kordelia's melodic sound likely traces its roots to Celtic origins, carrying meanings like 'daughter of the sea' or 'heart of a lion'. It has journeyed through literature, most famously gracing the loyal daughter in Shakespeare's King Lear.

This name speaks to the brave and kind spirit you anticipate in your daughter. Kordelia is for a child who will face life with courage, her loyalty as deep as the ocean. You see her inner strength blossoming.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cordelia

    Fictional character in King Lear, loyal daughter

Personality Traits

LoyalBraveKindIndependent

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#9 in 2016

Total Births

97

First Recorded

2003

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