Cornelius
Meaning
Horn
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/kɔːˈniːliəs/
Traits associated with the name Cornelius:
Dogs named Cornelius tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Cornelius?
Naming your dog Cornelius suggests that you have an appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name.
Is Cornelius a good dog name?
Cornelius has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Cornelius isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Cornelius is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Cornelius was, in the past month, the 2161st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Cornelius is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Cornelius was viewed 59 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Cornelius's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Cornelius is most adored in Arizona, Oklahoma and Missouri.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kentucky, New Jersey and Illinois.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Cornelius.
Most popular breeds named Cornelius:
- Pug
- Australian Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Keeshond
- Shih Tzu
Cornelius is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Echoes Roman antiquity, rarely heard outside vintage literature or classic films.
winter
Derived from the Latin word for horn, it's associated with the cold season due to the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".
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