The story behind Cornelia
From Latin Cornēlia, name of a famous Roman matron, feminine form of the gens name Cornelius; in continental Europe, also a feminine form of the saint's name Cornelius.
Other language forms and explanations (2)
Dutch entry
From Middle Dutch cornelia, from Latin Cornelia. The feminine equivalent of Cornelis.
Italian entry
From Latin Cornelia, feminine form of Cornelius.
Pronunciation
General-American: /kɔɹˈniliə/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Received-Pronunciation: /kɔːˈniːlɪə/
- Dutch: /ˌkɔrˈneː.li.aː/
- Italian: /korˈnɛ.lja/
Popularity
Cornelia ranked #3138 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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Middle Names for Cornelia
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- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
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- Syllables
- 3 syllables
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
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