Meaning and Origin of the Name Cordelia.

The name Cordelia is a feminine given name that has Latin and Celtic origins. It is related to the word “heart” in Latin and the phrase “daughter of the sea” in folklore. Cordelia often appears in literature as the protagonist of the play “King Lear” by William Shakespeare. The meaning of Cordelia is referred to as a “true daughter of humility.”

Cordelia means Daughter of the Sea

The name Cordelia is a feminine given name that has Latin and Celtic origins. It is related to the word “heart” in Latin and the phrase “daughter of the sea” in folklore.

Cordelia is deeply religious and has an unyielding devotion to her father, King Leir, what some might consider blind loyalty. She also has a strong sense of duty and follows through with promises made when she is quite young. When King Leir asks Cordelia to spy on his daughters, she immediately returns to him with all the information. Cordelia has a sense of responsibility as well as a strong devotion to her father.

Popularity

The popularity of Cordelia decreased by nearly 10% from 2010 to 2011 in the United States.

The name Cordelia was the 471st most popular name for women in England and Wales from 2007 to 2009. The name was given to 12 newborn girls in 2007, 14 newborn girls in 2008, and 16 newborn girls in 2009.

Geoffrey of Monmouth states that Cordelia was named after the legendary British leader, Cordelia.

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