Cornelia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cornelia Name at a Glance

Name	Cornelia
Meaning	The feminine form of Cornelius. Famous bearer: 2nd century BC mother of the two Roman tribunes/reformers known as the Gracchi.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cornelia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cornelia means “The feminine form of Cornelius. Famous bearer: 2nd century BC mother of the two Roman tribunes/reformers known as the Gracchi”. 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.

Cornelia Name Origin

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

Is Cornelia a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Cornelia

When considering Cornelia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.