Cornelius

Pronunciation: [ k-awrn-EELY-uhs ]

Girl Name #49,038 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cornelius is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-awrn-EELY-uhs.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #49,038
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cornelia #3813

Nicknames

Cor Coy Corie Cornie

Also a Boy Name

Cornelius is also used as a boy name, ranked #2160.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornelius

Is Cornelius a boy or girl name?

Cornelius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #49038. As a boy name, it is ranked #2160. Cornelius is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cornelius?

Cornelius is pronounced k-awrn-EELY-uhs.

How popular is the name Cornelius?

Cornelius is currently ranked #49038 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cornelius?

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

Is Cornelius a common or rare name?

Cornelius is an uncommon name, ranked #49038 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cornelius

Cornelius is a girl name .

Is Cornelius a boy or girl name? Cornelius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,038 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,160. Cornelius is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cornelius is currently ranked #49,038 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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