Cordelia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cordelia Name at a Glance

Name	Cordelia
Meaning	In Shakespeare's King Lear a woman of rare honesty.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cordelia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cordelia means “In Shakespeare's King Lear a woman of rare honesty”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cordelia Name Origin

Our database records Cordelia under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cordelia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cordelia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cordelia

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