The loyal and virtuous daughter in 'King Lear', representing truth and loyalty.
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Cordelia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "The loyal and virtuous daughter in 'King Lear', representing truth and loyalty.". Listed origin: Literary.
kor-DEE-lee-ah
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Cordelia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "The loyal and virtuous daughter in 'King Lear', representing truth and loyalty.". Listed origin: Literary.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is kor-DEE-lee-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Cordelia. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Cori, Della. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Cordelia Grace, Cordelia Hope aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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