What origin is the name Cordelia?

Cordelia comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cordelia a popular name?

Cordelia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cordelia?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cordelia — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cordelia

Q: Is Cordelia a rare name?

Yes. Cordelia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cordelia

Cordelia

Girl

english

3 syllables

Cordelia is an english girl's name meaning "Of the sea; daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea".

With english roots, Cordelia is a girl name that means "Of the sea; daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.