Name:
Cornelia
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Dutch, English, Italian, Latin
Meaning:
Cornelia originates in Latin language and means "horn". It is a feminine form of Cornelius. Cornelia was the name of a martyred Christian saint, as well as Julius Caesar's first wife. As a feminine given name it has been used more frequently since the 18th century.
Pronunciation:
kər-NEE-lee-ə/kər-NEEL-yə
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Cornalia
Cornela
Cornelius
Cornella
Cornelle
Famous Cornelia:
Cornelia Amiri : writer
Cornelia Funke : author
Cornelia Hoogland : writer
Cornelia Hornosty : writer
Cornelia McSheehy : artist
Cornelia Meigs : writer
Cornelia Sorabji : writer
Cornelia Guest : socialite