Cornelio
horn (Latin)
Cornelio is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 458, with 14,690 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
horn (Latin)
Cornelio entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era via the Catholic calendar of saints. While historically common across the archipelago, it is now primarily associated with older generations or family heritage.
Cornelio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Cornelius, derived from the Latin root 'cornu' meaning 'horn'. It also has biblical significance through Saint Cornelius the Centurion in the New Testament.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as 'Nelio', 'Ely', 'Koring', or 'Corny'. It is often perceived as a traditional, grandfatherly name in modern Philippine naming culture.
Related forms
- Cornelius Latin
- Cornelius English
- Corneille French
- Cornélio Portuguese
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Cornelio with common surname pairs
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How do I use Cornelio with two Filipino surnames?
Cornelio is the given name. The full name is Cornelio + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cornelio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cornelio is number 458, with 14,690 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.