Cordelia
Cordelia is a distinctive choice, ranked #650 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cordelia in their class.
Celtic/Latin — Heart; daughter of the sea
About the Name Cordelia
Cordelia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 91 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #532 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Etymologically, Cordelia comes from Celtic/Latin, where it means "Heart; daughter of the sea". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Cordelia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cordelia in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Cordelia
- Cordelia Wege — Cordelia Wege is a German actress.
- Cordelia (moon) — Cordelia is the innermost known moon of Uranus.
- Cordelia Adams Crawford — Cordelia Adams Crawford was a pioneer and healer in Arizona.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cordelia
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cordelia
Almost certainly the only Cordelia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Cordelia
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia