Given name

Cornelus

“refers to a horn”

Cornelus is a variant of Cornelius. One Latin interpretation is “refers to a horn.” Its derivation is not certain.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Cornelus is a variant of Cornelius. One Latin interpretation is “refers to a horn.” Its derivation is not certain.

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Cornelus is a variant of Cornelius. A possible origin is Latin, although the derivation remains uncertain.

Explained through its name family

Cornelus’s family of names

Cornelus has a related form in Cornelius.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Across languages 3

Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.

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