Cordelia
Cordelia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kษษนหdili.ษ/ ยท /kษหหdiหlษชษ/
Meaning and origin of Cordelia
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Shakespeare's spelling of a historical British name appearing as Cordeilla, etc., possibly derived from the Latin saint's name Cordula.
How popular is Cordelia?
Since 1880, 12,906 girls in the U.S. have been named Cordelia. Its highest rank for girls was #204 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #981 for girls, with 258 babies given the name.
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Cordelia FAQ
What does the name Cordelia mean?
A female given name from Latin. Shakespeare's spelling of a historical British name appearing as Cordeilla, etc., possibly derived from the Latin saint's name Cordula.
What is the origin of the name Cordelia?
Cordelia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Cordelia?
Since 1880, 12,906 girls in the U.S. have been named Cordelia. Its highest rank for girls was #204 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #981 for girls, with 258 babies given the name.
Is Cordelia a boy or girl name?
Cordelia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,906 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.