Name meaning
Cordelia Name Meaning - Daughter of the sea (Celtic)
- Meaning
- Daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea
- Origin
- Celtic/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- CO-RDE-LI-A
Cordelia means "Daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea" (Celtic/Latin). Recorded in Celtic sources, Cordelia glosses as "Daughter of the sea." Cordelia comes from the Celtic corr (sea) or Latin cor (heart) combined with delia.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in Celtic sources, Cordelia glosses as "Daughter of the sea." Cordelia comes from the Celtic corr (sea) or Latin cor (heart) combined with delia.
Origin and Historical Usage
Cordelia comes from the Celtic corr (sea) or Latin cor (heart) combined with delia. In Shakespeare's King Lear, Cordelia is the loyal, honest daughter who truly loves her father. Anne Shirley's best friend Cordelia in Anne of Green Gables gave this name warmth. Parents who choose Cordelia often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- CO-RDE-LI-A
- Syllables
- 3
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Celtic origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
Ranked #27 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.
Notable People Named Cordelia
- CCordelia (King Lear)
- CCordelia Chase (Buffy/Angel)
- CCordelia from Anne of Green Gables
- QQueen Cordelia of Britain
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Cora — alternate form of Cordelia
- Delia — alternate form of Cordelia
- Cory — alternate form of Cordelia
- Delia — alternate form of Cordelia
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