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Cornelius

Pronounced kor-NEEL-yusShare

Meaning: Possibly horn

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Cornelius is a Roman family name possibly related to Latin cornu, horn. It appears in the New Testament and in the names of early saints, but its older derivation is not settled.

Nicknames

  • Neil
  • Cory
  • Neely

Spellings & variants

  • Cornelis
  • Cornel

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Cornelius comes from Latin.

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