Origin:
Biblical
Irish
Latin
Scottish
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:From a Roman clan name which is derived from the Latin ‘cornu’ meaning horn. Famous bearers – a devout centurion converted to Christianity by St Peter, a 3rd-century pope, American Cornelius Vanderbilt and a number of his descendants.
Soul Urge:People with the name Cornelius have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Cornelius are competent, practical, and often obtain great power and wealth. They tend to be successful in business and commercial affairs, and are able to achieve great material dreams. Because they often focus so strongly on business and achievement, they may neglect their private lives and relationships.