Cordelia

Meaning of Cordelia

It is often associated with the Latin word for 'heart' or the Welsh word meaning 'jewel of the sea'. It can also mean 'daughter of the sea'.

Cordelia has Welsh, Latin roots — browse every Welsh, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cordelia

After ranking as high as #949 in 2015, Cordelia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cordelia

• Cordelia Chase
  Fictional character, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
• Cordelia (King Lear)
  Fictional tragic heroine from Shakespeare
• Cordelia Scaife May
  American heiress and philanthropist
• Cordelia Harvey
  American nurse, Civil War humanitarian
• Cordelia Mendoza
  Antiques dealer, TV personality

Questions about the name Cordelia

What does the name Cordelia mean?

Cordelia means it is often associated with the latin word for 'heart' or the welsh word meaning 'jewel of the sea'. it can also mean 'daughter of the sea', and it comes from Welsh, Latin origins.

Is Cordelia a boy's or a girl's name?

Cordelia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cordelia?

Cordelia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cordelia most popular?

Cordelia peaked at #949 in 2015.