Cornelius
Meaning
Horn
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/kɔːˈniːliəs/
Traits associated with the name Cornelius:
Dogs named Cornelius tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Cornelius?
Naming your dog Cornelius suggests that you have an appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name.
Is Cornelius a good dog name?
Cornelius has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Cornelius isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Cornelius is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Cornelius ranks #7,000 with users of PupNames.com.
- Cornelius ranks #1,294 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Cornelius ranks #2,402 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Cornelius is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
In the past week, Cornelius was viewed 22 times, and liked 1 times.
Most popular breeds named Cornelius:
- Pug
- Australian Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Keeshond
- Shih Tzu
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