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First name Cornelius - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
16. September
Meaning
The name Cornelius comes from Latin and means "the horned one". It is especially popular in Catholic countries and has a long tradition in naming. The name is derived from the Roman family name "Cornelius", which in turn comes from the Latin word "cornu" for horn. In Roman mythology, Cornelius is also the name of a god associated with fertility and prosperity.