Cornelis
Dutch · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Cornelis
Cornelis means "horn" and derives from the Latin name Cornelius, which stems from the Roman family name originating from the Latin word "cornu" (horn).
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Etymology
Cornelis means "horn" and derives from the Latin name Cornelius, which stems from the Roman family name originating from the Latin word "cornu" (horn). The name was borne by early Christian saints and became particularly common in the Dutch and Flemish-speaking regions during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, with notable historical figures including Dutch naval hero Cornelis de Houtman.
Cornelis currently ranks #10,983 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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