Cornell

Pronunciation: [ k-awrn-EHL ]

Girl Name #69,354 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cornell is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-awrn-EHL.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,354
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Cornelia #3813

Nicknames

Cor Coy Corie Cornie

Also a Boy Name

Cornell is also used as a boy name, ranked #4449.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornell

Is Cornell a boy or girl name?

Cornell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69354. As a boy name, it is ranked #4449. Cornell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cornell?

Cornell is pronounced k-awrn-EHL.

How popular is the name Cornell?

Cornell is currently ranked #69354 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cornell?

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

Is Cornell a common or rare name?

Cornell is an uncommon name, ranked #69354 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cornell

Cornell is a girl name .

Is Cornell a boy or girl name? Cornell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,354 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,449. Cornell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cornell is currently ranked #69,354 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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