Cornelia

Pronunciation: [ k-awrn-EELY-uh ]

Boy Name #31,682 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cornelia is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-awrn-EELY-uh.

Parents who love the name Cornelia often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,682
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cornelius #2160 Cornell #4449

Nicknames

Cor Coy Corie Cornie

Also a Girl Name

Cornelia is also used as a girl name, ranked #3813.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornelia

Is Cornelia a boy or girl name?

Cornelia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31682. As a girl name, it is ranked #3813. Cornelia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cornelia?

Cornelia is pronounced k-awrn-EELY-uh.

How popular is the name Cornelia?

Cornelia is currently ranked #31682 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cornelia?

Common nicknames for Cornelia include Cor, Coy, Corie, and Cornie.

Is Cornelia a common or rare name?

Cornelia is an uncommon name, ranked #31682 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cornelia

Cornelia is a boy name .

Is Cornelia a boy or girl name? Cornelia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,682 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,813. Cornelia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cornelia is currently ranked #31,682 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cornelia include Cor, Coy, Corie, and Cornie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Cornelia include Cornelius, Cornell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.