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I have always slightly preferred Cordelia. I knew an Austrian named Cornelia who went by Connie, so it helped me to like I name I hadn't liked up until then. I'm blanking on combos.

I think I prefer Cordelia of the 2. Haven't really given combos much if any thought for it.

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Esmee Cordelia
Midori Cordelia
Esther Cordelia
Cordelia Mavelle
Cordelia Janelle
Cordelia Genevieve
Mayumi Cordelia
Cordelia Mizuki
Cordelia Naomi
Cordelia Nozomi
Cordelia Miho
Cordelia Joelle
Cordelia Raquel
Cordelia Rayael
Joelle Cordelia
Cordelia Renee
Anneliese Cordelia

Cordelia.

There are lots of variations of Cornelius in South Africa, and some of them translate into versions of Cornelia. For me, Cordelia is refreshingly uncommon and has that quaint Anne of Green Gables air about it; plus, I like Delia as a nn better than any of the Cornelia possibilities.

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These include Cornelia, Corrie, Nelia (long e), Nel, Nell, Nellie and sometimes Nellsie, though that usually comes from Petronella.

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Male versions include Corné (so Cornée should be possible, though I haven't seen it), Cornel (corrNEL), Nelius, Nelis (from the older form, Cornelis) and Cor. Both Daniel and Nathaniel can shorten to Niel in Afrikaans, so it could probably also work for Cornelius, though I haven't seen it happen).

I prefer Cordelia, but I don't know why!

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Maybe because the "neel" sound in Cornelia makes it sound a bit masculine to me, like the male name Neil.

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I like Cordelia Alice.

Cornelia, definitely. It's much softer and prettier sounding. The d sound in the middle of Cordelia bothers me a lot. I'm not bothered by the Corn in Cornelia though. I even think Corny is a cute nickname.

I prefer Cordelia for two reasons, firstly it has a more pleasant sound, and secondly as it has better nickname potential (Cordy, Dell, Delia).

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Favorite combos for both:

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Cordelia Joan
Cornelia Mary

This message was edited 2/1/2012, 3:22 PM

I can see the merits of Cornelia, but I prefer Cordelia. It's just got such a dark, creepy Victorian vibe to me, but is still very pretty. There's a strength to it as well. Cornelia is softer and more unusual, but I can't get over the "corn" thing.

I used to LOVE Cordelia and would have easily picked it as the preferable name, but it lost that spark quite a few months ago. Now, I would pick Cornelia. "Corn" is a bit problematic, perhaps, but it sounds wonderfully elegant and carries a lovely golden hue. Cordelia is darker and a little gothic, though spunkier as well. I guess it depends on which "mood" you prefer as they are both nice names.

How can I possibly choose between the two? They're both so perfect and spunky. For me, the entire combo would color whether I prefer Cornelia or Cordelia.

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My favorite Cordelia/Cornelia combos usually involve them in the middle, with a fun or simple first name.

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Elsa Cordelia
Sunny Cordelia
Fern Cordelia
Iris Cordelia
Anne Cordelia
Cordelia Blanche
Honor Cordelia / Cordelia Honor
Susan Cordelia
Cordelia Wren

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Lisbeth Cornelia
Olive Cornelia
Julie Cornelia
Sibyl Cornelia

While I think both names are positively smashing, I always come back to Cornelia because it's a little more romantic, a little more grounded, a little more regal, and a little softer. Also, Cordelia sounds like Cornelia with a cold. "Hi, by dabe is Cordelia. Sorry, bud I'b a liddle sduffed ub right dow." Cornelia is the winner by a little bit.

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Cornelia Sarah
Cornelia Nancy
Cornelia Tess
Cornelia Mary
Cornelia Lydia
Cornelia Ruth
Cornelia Minnie
Cornelia Winifred
Cornelia Bess
Cornelia Beth
Cornelia Rosalind
Cornelia Rosemary
Cornelia May

I prefer Cordelia by far. I don't care the Corn- part of Cornelia.

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My favorite Cordelia combos are Cordelia Simone and Cordelia Winter.

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Cornelia combos:
Cornelia Jane
Cornelia Simone
Cornelia Winter