Cordula

The first name Cordula is common in both Germany and the English-speaking world and represents a variant of the name Cordelia. The translation into German suggests that the name may mean 'the late-born' or also 'the heartfelt' as well as 'the little heart'.

What does the name Cordula mean?

Cordula is a feminine form of the name Cordelia and has its roots in Latin. It derives from the terms cordus, meaning 'late born' or 'developed late', as well as from cŏr or cordis, which stand for 'the heart', 'love', and 'feeling'. Other variants include Cordelie, Cordeline, Cordeilla, Cordila, Cordilla, Kordelia, and Kordula. The masculine form Cordelius is also common. The name became popular particularly in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Cordula, a martyr and companion of Saint Ursula.

Where does the name Cordula come from?

The etymology of Cordula is Latin and means 'the late-born'. It is composed of the Latin terms cordus for 'late born' and cŏr or cordis for 'the heart', 'love', and 'feeling'. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Cordula?

The sound and pronunciation of Cordula are three syllables and softly rounded. The name is pronounced as 'Kor-du-la' [ˈkɔʁdʊla], starting with a darker o sound that conveys a certain depth. The d in the middle adds a gentle, clear accent, while the open a ending rounds off the sound warmly. Cordula thus conveys a down-to-earth and harmonious impression – feminine, calm, and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Cordula?

The name day for Cordula is celebrated on October 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Cordula is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female names. Its best ranking was in 1966 at 188th place. In the last ten years, Cordula has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Coco / Coddy / Conny / Cora / Cord / Cordel / Cordi / Cordl / Cordschi / Cordu / Cordulation / Cordulchen / Cordulele / Cordulinchen / Corla / Cuddel / Dula

Famous people

• Cordula Busack (football player from Germany)
• Cordula Grün (song by the Draufgängern)
• Cordula Güdemann (painter from Germany)
• Cordula Kablitz-Post (film director from Germany)
• Cordula Nussbaum (German writer)
• Cordula Pütter (beach volleyball player from Germany)
• Cordula Rau (German architect)
• Cordula Reyer (Austrian top model)
• Cordula Simon (Austrian writer)
• Cordula Strathmann (actress)
• Cordula Stratmann (German comedian)
• Cordula Tollmien (German historian)
• Cordula Trantow (German actress)
• Cordula Wöhler (poet from Germany)
• Saint Cordula of Cologne (Christian martyr, patroness of sailors, pilgrims, and travelers)