Cordell
Pronunciation: [ k-awrd-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cordell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 18 babies have been named Cordell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cordell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,406 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,406
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cordell
Cordell is a girl name .
Is Cordell a boy or girl name? Cordell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,406 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,141. Cordell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cordell is currently ranked #70,406 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cordell include Cor, Cord, Cordy, Cordie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cordell include Cordelia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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