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Cornel

Boy Name day: September 16 In French: Nélio
Cornel is a short form of Cornelius: on birth records it is written Cornelius (36,621 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Cornelius page. Also a short form of Cornelious.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: From the Roman family name, perhaps derived from 'cornu' (horn).
From the Roman gens name Cornelius, of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin 'cornu' (horn).

Name day for Cornel

September 16

Why this day? Cornel is a short form of Cornelius, and shares its name day.

Cornel is celebrated in the United States on September 16.

The story of the name Cornel

Cornel is a short form of Cornelius. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — from the Roman family name, perhaps derived from 'cornu' (horn), and shares its name day, September 16.

On birth records, Cornel is rarely written as such: the Cornels are Corneliuss (36,621 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Cornelius page. Cornel is also a short form of Cornelious.

Frequently asked questions about Cornel

What does Cornel mean?

Cornel is a short form of Cornelius, which means from the Roman family name, perhaps derived from 'cornu' (horn).

When is Cornel's name day?

September 16, together with Cornelius: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cornel a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Cornelius.

Cornel's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Cornel

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Tina42%
  4. Lillie42%
  5. Cindy42%
  6. Hailey42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Zoey42%
  9. Maggie42%
  10. Daisy43%

Love potential for Cornel

Bottom 10

  1. Maya42%
  2. Melody43%
  3. Marilyn44%
  4. April45%
  5. Violet46%
  6. Alice46%
  7. Hailey48%
  8. Wanda49%
  9. Zoey50%
  10. Tina50%

Professional potential for Cornel

Bottom 10

  1. Heather55%
  2. Autumn55%
  3. Brandy56%
  4. Melody57%
  5. Phyllis58%
  6. April58%
  7. Zoe59%
  8. Kaylee60%
  9. Jennifer60%
  10. Ada60%

Crush potential for Cornel

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Bonnie42%
  5. Savannah44%
  6. Dora45%
  7. Zoey46%
  8. Molly47%
  9. Toni47%
  10. Lily47%
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