Horn; strong-willed
Derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, which likely stems from the Latin word 'cornu' meaning horn. In Ancient Rome, Cornelia was a model of feminine virtue and maternal devotion, famously known as the mother of the Gracchi.
Less common today
Cornelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,216 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous Roman matron and mother of the Gracchi
German author of the Inkheart trilogy
American actress and writer
Guardian of Earth with power over plants · W.I.T.C.H.
Mother of artist Vincent van Gogh
