The baby name Cordie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-dee (IPA: /ˈkɔːrdi/ or /ˈkɔrdi/).
Cordie is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Cordie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-dee (IPA: /ˈkɔːrdi/ or /ˈkɔrdi/).
Cordie is Welsh in Origin.
Cordie is an affectionate English diminutive of names beginning with Cord-, most commonly Cordelia and Concordia. From Cordelia it inherits debated roots: Latin cor "heart," giving the sense "heart," and a Welsh link to Creiddylad, interpreted as "jewel of the sea." From Concordia it also carries the classical Latin meaning "harmony" or "union." Literary resonance comes via Shakespeare's King Lear, where Cordelia epitomizes steadfast love, a tone that softens and sweetens Cordie as an independent name.
In records across the English-speaking world, Cordie appears as a standalone given name, used principally for girls, from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, before fading into rarity; it has seen modest revival with vintage nicknames. Variants and near-equivalents include Cordy, Cordi, Kordie, and the related formal names Cordelia, Concordia, and Cordula (from Latin cor + -ula, "little heart"). Informal cousins derived from Cordelia include Cora and Delia.
Cordie is a rare name. Our records hold just 23 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Cordie is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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