Origin: Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu, "horn". In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius was a centurion who was directed by an angel to seek Peter. After speaking with Peter he converted to Christianity, and he is traditionally deemed the first gentile convert. The name was also borne by a few early saints, including a 3rd-century pope. In England, it came to use in the 16th century, partly due to the Dutch influence.
Syllables: 4
Style: Ladies and Gentlemen, Exotic Traditional, Shakespearean, Classical, Biblical
Nicknames: Con, Connie, Corny, Neil, Corey
Variants: Cornell, Cornelis
Sisters: Cordelia, Nola, Philomena, Viola, Iona
Brothers: Ferdinand, August, Archibald, Conrad, Marcellus
* Cornelius is a name straight out of Ancient Rome. If you're tempted to pronounce it with an Irish accent, though, you're not alone. The name was popular in Ireland as a variant on the Gaelic Conchobar (much like the contemporary favorite Connor). Choose a strong nickname like Con or Neil to counteract the "corny" sound.
Middle Name Pick: Cornelius Marvin
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