Celtic/Latin · Girl name
Cordelia
“origin uncertain; possibly heart or jewel”
About the name Cordelia
Cordelia is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. While sometimes linked to Latin, most scholars believe it is likely of Celtic origin, though its precise meaning is debated. Folk etymologies have suggested meanings such as ‘heart’ or ‘jewel,’ but there is no definitive evidence for these interpretations. The name is best known from William Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘King Lear,’ in which Cordelia is the loyal and virtuous youngest daughter of the king. The literary association has contributed to the name’s enduring recognition.
- Meaning
- origin uncertain; possibly heart or jewel
- Origin
- Celtic/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kor-DEE-lee-uh(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Cordelia
- Cordelia Rose
- Cordelia Marie
- Cordelia Anne
- Cordelia Elizabeth
- Cordelia Joy
Questions about Cordelia
- What does Cordelia mean?
- Cordelia is a Celtic name meaning "origin uncertain; possibly heart or jewel".
- How do you pronounce Cordelia?
- Cordelia is pronounced kor-DEE-lee-uh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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