Cordelia

At a Glance: Name: Cordelia – Origin: uncertain (Shakespeare's spelling of a historical British name, Cordeilla, possibly linked to the obscure saint's name Cordula) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kor-DEEL-yah

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Cordelia (kor-DEEL-yah) is a girl's name with a free-spirited, boho feel, and it suits parents drawn to outdoorsy, nature-inspired, romantic, storybook names. Its origin is uncertain: it's Shakespeare's spelling of a historical British name, Cordeilla, and it may be linked to the obscure saint's name Cordula.

Meaning & Origin of Cordelia

Origin: uncertain (Shakespeare's spelling of a historical British name, Cordeilla, possibly linked to the obscure saint's name Cordula).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cordelia

Phonetic: kor-DEEL-yah   IPA: /kɔːrˈdiːljə/

Popularity of Cordelia

Cordelia's highest U.S. Social Security rank was #204 in 1880, when 58 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1065, with 233 babies, so it sits lower in the rankings now even though more babies received it in 2024 than in 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Cordelia?

Cordelia is pronounced kor-DEEL-yah (IPA: /kɔːrˈdiːljə/).

Is Cordelia a popular name right now?

Cordelia peaked at #204 in 1880 and is ranked #1065 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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