Corneille
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Corneille
Corneille derives from the Latin name Cornelius, which comes from the root "cornu" meaning "horn," originally indicating a person with horn-like features or a descendant of the Cornelii family.
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Etymology
Corneille derives from the Latin name Cornelius, which comes from the root "cornu" meaning "horn," originally indicating a person with horn-like features or a descendant of the Cornelii family. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has significant historical context through the famous 17th-century French dramatist Pierre Corneille, a founding figure of French classical theatre.
Corneille currently ranks #5,587 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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