Cordelia
Cordelia is a girls' name of Celtic origin meaning “heart, daughter of the sea.” It ranked #710 in the United States in 2025. Cordelia is best known as the virtuous daughter in Shakespeare's 'King Lear.
how do you pronounce Cordelia?
kor-DEEL-yah
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what does Cordelia mean?
The name Cordelia means “heart, daughter of the sea.” It comes from the Celtic language tradition.
Cordelia is best known as the virtuous daughter in Shakespeare's 'King Lear.' Its Celtic roots may connect to 'cor' (heart). The name has a romantic, literary grandeur that appeals to parents seeking something elaborate yet timeless.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #710 |
| 2023 | #755 |
| 2022 | #810 |
| 2021 | #865 |
| 2020 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cordelia?
- Cordelia (Shakespeare's King Lear)
- Cordelia Chase (Buffy the Vampire Slayer character)
- Cordelia Fine (Canadian-British academic)
what names are similar to Cordelia?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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