Heart; daughter of the sea
The etymology is debated, often linked to the Latin 'cor' meaning heart or the Welsh name Creiddylad, associated with the sea. It gained literary prominence through Shakespeare's 'King Lear' as the name of the king's loyal and honest daughter.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The youngest and most loyal daughter of the King · King Lear
A popular girl turned supernatural investigator · Buffy the Vampire Slayer
British psychologist and writer
French designer and creative director
Infamous American figure from the late 19th century
