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Cordelia

Girl · Latin · Long name

Meaning
Heart, daughter of the sea

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
kor-DEEL-yuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'cor' (heart) or Celtic 'Creiddylad'; popularized by Shakespeare.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, Celtic, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • CordilaEnglish

    Medieval variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin and Celtic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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