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At a Glance
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Cordelia)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- KOR-dee
Cordie is an English name, a diminutive of Cordelia. If you love Cordelia but want a shorter form, Cordie is that form, and it has also been given as a first name in its own right in the U.S. It's a good fit if you want a familiar root with a compact sound.
Meaning & Origin of Cordie
Origin: English (diminutive of Cordelia).
How to Pronounce Cordie
KOR-deeIPA /ˈkɔːrdi/
Popularity of Cordie
Cordie peaked at #399 in 1884, when 25 babies were given the name. By 1993 it had fallen to #13930, with just 5 babies that year, so it was a rare choice by then.
Names Like Cordie
These names have followed a similar path to Cordie in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Cordie?
Cordie is pronounced KOR-dee (IPA: /ˈkɔːrdi/).
Is Cordie a popular name right now?
Cordie peaked at #399 in 1884 and is ranked #13930 as of 1993. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–1993.)
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