Find out how popular the first name Cornellia has been for the last 1 years (from 1977 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cornellia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Cornellia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cornellia.

The history of the first name Cornellia

Cornellia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which itself is derived from the ancient Roman family name Cornelii. The Cornelii were one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome, and the name is believed to have originated from the Latin word cornu, meaning "horn."

The earliest recorded use of the name Cornelius dates back to the 5th century BC, when it was borne by members of the Cornelii family. One of the most famous ancient Romans with this name was Cornelius Sulla, a Roman dictator who lived from 138 BC to 78 BC and played a significant role in the civil wars of the late Roman Republic.

As the name Cornelius spread throughout the Roman Empire, it eventually gave rise to various feminine forms, including Cornelia and Cornellia. The earliest recorded use of the name Cornellia can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a Christian name in various parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cornellia was Cornellia Arria, a Roman woman who lived in the 1st century AD and was renowned for her bravery and virtue. She encouraged her husband, Paetus Thrasea, to commit suicide rather than submit to the tyranny of the Roman emperor Nero.

Another notable figure with the name Cornellia was Cornellia da Brescia, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century and was known for her religious works and portraits.

In the 17th century, Cornellia Catharina de Lannoy was a Dutch painter who specialized in portrait and still life paintings. She was born in 1630 and died in 1706.

During the 19th century, Cornellia Maria Hendrika Arnolda Kruseman was a Dutch painter and feminist who lived from 1832 to 1896. She was known for her portraits and genre paintings, as well as her advocacy for women's rights and education.

In the 20th century, Cornellia Brandt was a Swedish actress who appeared in several films and television series between the 1940s and 1970s. She was born in 1908 and died in 1994.

While the name Cornellia has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history, it remains a unique and historically significant name with roots in ancient Roman culture and Christian tradition.

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