Cornelia Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkor-NEEL-yah / /kɔːrˈniːliə/

Latin; Dutch

Meaning

Latin: horn; Dutch: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Cornelia is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which is believed to mean 'horn'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Roman history, where Cornelia was a prominent name among noble families. The name has also been adopted in Dutch culture, where it carries connotations of bravery. Over time, Cornelia has been used in literature and has appeared in various forms across different languages.

Trend Summary

Cornelia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 20th century.

Similar Names

CornelClementCyrusCoryCortezCruzCadenCarmine

Variants

  • Cornel
  • Corneel

International Variants

  • Cornélie (French)
  • Cornelia (Italian)
  • Cornélia (Portuguese)

Famous people named Cornelia

Cornelia Funke is a German author known for her children's fantasy books, including the 'Inkheart' series.

Cornelia Parker is a British artist recognized for her conceptual art installations.

Cornelia de Lange was a Dutch painter known for her contributions to the art world in the 20th century.

Cornelia Sorabji was the first woman to study law at Oxford University and became a prominent legal advocate in India.

Fictional characters named Cornelia

Cornelia is a character in the animated series 'W.I.T.C.H.', where she is one of the five protagonists with magical powers.

Cornelia is a character in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her interactions with the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

CorneliusCoraNeliaNicoCarmenCassandraClara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cornelia was first seen in the United States in 1925. Cornelia has ranked as high as #886 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cornelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cornelia

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19258
19266
19347
19635