The baby name Cordera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kor-DEH-rah (IPA: /koɾˈdeɾa/).
Cordera is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Cordera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kor-DEH-rah (IPA: /koɾˈdeɾa/).
Cordera is Spanish in Origin.
Cordera most likely derives from the Ibero-Romance word for “lamb,” aligning with Spanish cordera (female lamb) and parallel to Portuguese cordeiro (lamb). The term stands in contrast to Classical Latin agnus, reflecting a Romance development preserved in the Iberian languages. As a given name, Cordera carries gentle, pastoral symbolism - meekness, innocence, and renewal - while its sound also echoes the Latin cor “heart,” adding a modern, affectionate undertone even if not etymologically primary.
As a personal name, Cordera is a modern, rare choice in the Americas, used for girls and sometimes unisex, and influenced by surname-to-given trends and Spanish/Portuguese heritage names. Variants and related forms include Cordero (Spanish), Cordeiro (Portuguese), Cordaro (Italian surname with “rope-maker” sense), and creative spellings such as Corderra or Kordera. Nickname options include Cora, Dera, and Cory. The name’s meaning remains “lamb,” with soft, approachable imagery.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| United States | Boys | 2008 | #884 | 5 | 7,541 |
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