Daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea
Kordelia is a variant of Cordelia, a name of uncertain etymology often linked to the Welsh name Creiddylad. It is traditionally associated with the Latin 'cor' meaning heart, or the Celtic elements for sea and jewel. The name gained literary prominence through the loyal daughter in Shakespeare's King Lear.
Less common today
Kordelia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,194 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Main character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel · Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The loyal and honest youngest daughter of the King · King Lear
Private detective in P.D. James novels · An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
