Find out how popular the first name Corney has been for the last 10 years (from 1982 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Corney by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Corney is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Corney.

The history of the first name Corney

The name Corney is an English diminutive form of the name Cornelius, which is derived from the Roman family name Cornelius. The name Cornelius is thought to have originated from the Latin word "cornu," meaning "horn." It is believed that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who had a prominent nose or were skilled in using horns as musical instruments or hunting tools.

The earliest known use of the name Cornelius dates back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable figures, including the Roman general and statesman Cornelius Scipio Africanus, who lived from 236 BC to 183 BC and was renowned for his military victories during the Second Punic War. Another prominent bearer of the name was Cornelius Nepos, a Roman biographer and historian who lived from 99 BC to 24 BC and authored the renowned work "De Viris Illustribus" (On Illustrious Men).

In the Christian tradition, the name Cornelius is associated with Cornelius the Centurion, a Roman soldier mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. According to the biblical account, Cornelius was the first Gentile convert to Christianity, and his conversion marked a pivotal moment in the spread of the Christian faith beyond the Jewish community.

The diminutive form Corney emerged as a shortened version of Cornelius and was commonly used in English-speaking regions. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Corney was Corney Delariviere, an English politician who lived from 1699 to 1753 and served as a Member of Parliament for Bere Alston in Devon.

Other notable individuals who bore the first name Corney include:

1. Corney Grain (1629-1695), an English dramatist and playwright known for his play "The Destroying Angel."
2. Corney Randall (1728-1795), an English painter and etcher renowned for his landscape and architectural works.
3. Corney Barrow (1804-1885), an English antiquarian and writer who published several works on British antiquities.
4. Corney Butterwick (1848-1923), an English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.
5. Corney Felgate (1869-1932), an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including West Bromwich Albion and Southampton.

While the name Corney has its roots in ancient Rome and has been documented throughout English history, it has become less common in modern times, with many individuals opting for the more traditional spelling Cornelius or other variants.

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