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At a Glance
- 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
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
kor-DEEL-yahIPA /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.
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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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