Girl

Cornelia

kor-NEEL-yuh

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn,' but historically symbolizing strength and dignity. Cornelia was a celebrated Roman matron known for her wisdom and virtue.”

Popularity Over Time

Cornelia US popularity rank over timeRank 8013 in 2007 to rank 224 in 1900. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#224#4119#80131900192019401960198020002024

Cornelia is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

3

Nicknames

CorneliaNeliaCornie

Style

ClassicElegantGrandVintageLiterary

Famous Bearers

  • Cornelia Parker (artist)
  • Cornelia Otis Skinner (actress)

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Latin-derived; works across European languages

People Also Ask

From Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn,' but historically symbolizing strength and dignity. Cornelia was a celebrated Roman matron known for her wisdom and virtue.

Cornelia is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Cornelia include Cornelia, Nelia, Cornie.

Names that pair beautifully with Cornelia include Lavinia, Rosalind, Imogen, Beatrix, Isadora.