Meaning: Possibly horn, through Cornelius
The story
Cornelia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Cornelius. A connection with Latin horn is proposed rather than certain; Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, is a historical namesake.
Nicknames
- Nell
- Nellie
- Cora
- Lia
Spellings & variants
- Cornélie
- Kornelia
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Cornelia comes from Latin.
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