The first name Cornelius is of Shakespearean, Latin, Greek, Biblical, Irish origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):
Shakespearean: 'Cymbeline' a Physician. 'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark' a Courtier
Latin: From a Roman Clan Name Which is Derived from the Latin 'Cornu' Meaning Horn. Famous Bearers - a Devout Centurion Converted to Christianity by St Peter, a 3rd-century Pope, American Cornelius Vanderbil
Greek: Horn
Latin: Horn-colored
Latin: Kingly, Self-satisfied, Learned, Sympathetic, Give to Displays of Temper
Biblical: Of a Horn
Irish: Strong Willed or Wise. Cornelius is Sometimes Used As a Translation of the Name Conchubhar Meaning High Desire
Cornelia(Irish) Feminine Form of Cornelius: Strong Willed or Wise. Cornelius is Sometimes Used As a Translation of the Name Conchubhar Meaning High Desire