Cornelia
Meaning of Cornelia
Cornelia is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has a rich history and is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which means "horn." The name Cornelia has associations with strength and beauty, as well as intelligence and sophistication. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as kor-NEEL-yuh in both American English (/kɔrˈniljə/) and British English (/kɔrˈniːljə/). In Italian, it is pronounced as kor-NEH-lyah (/koɾˈneʎa/). A variation of the name is Cordelia. Cornelia has been moderately popular in the United States, with its highest ranking being 1181 in 1972. However, it has seen a decline in recent years but remains a classic choice for parents seeking a strong and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as kor-NEEL-yuh (/kɔrˈniːljə/)
American English
- Pronunced as kor-NEEL-yuh (/kɔrˈniljə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as kor-NEH-lyah (/koɾˈneʎa/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Cornelia
| Cornelia, the daughter of Roman general Scipio Africanus, was known for her literary interests and political involvement, as well as being the mother of the Gracchi brothers. |
| Cornelia Connelly, SHCJ was an American-born educator and the foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, establishing the first Holy Child school in England in 1846. |
| Cornelia Maria Funke is a German author known for her best-selling children's fiction, with a focus on fantasy-oriented stories. |
| Cornelia Sorabji was the first female graduate from Bombay University, the first woman to study law at Oxford University, and the first female advocate in India. |
| Cornelia Maria Clapp was a pioneering American educator and zoologist, known for her expertise in marine biology and for being the first woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in biology. |
| Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt was an American heiress from the prominent Vanderbilt family, known for her eccentric behavior and inheritance of the Biltmore Estate. |
| Cornelia Guest - Cornelia Cochrane Churchill Guest is a New York socialite, author, and actress known for her advocacy of animal rights and vegan lifestyle. |
| Cornelia Adair - Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair was a prominent Texas ranch landowner. |
| Cornelia Walker Bailey was a storyteller, writer, and historian known for her efforts to preserve the Geechee-Gullah culture of Sapelo Island, Georgia. |
| Cornelia, the wife of Julius Caesar and mother of his only legitimate child, Julia, was related to many influential figures of the late Republic. |
| Cornelia Marvin Pierce was the first director of the Oregon Library Commission and the first Oregon State Librarian, who made a significant impact in the field of librarianship. |
| Cornelia Cole Fairbanks - Cornelia "Nellie" Cole Fairbanks was the influential wife of the 26th vice president of the United States, Charles W. Fairbanks, and a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement. |
| Cornelia Deaderick Glenn was an American society hostess, temperance activist, and former First Lady of North Carolina who played a key role in the state's Prohibition campaign. |
| Cornelia Fabri was the first woman to graduate in mathematics from the University of Pisa in 1891 and was an Italian mathematician. |
| Cornelia Hancock was a celebrated volunteer nurse who served the injured and infirmed of the Union Army during the American Civil War from July 6, 1863 to May 23, 1865. |
