Cornelis

Latin

"horn"

Cornelis Origin and Meaning

The name Cornelis is a boy's name of Dutch origin.

Cornelis is the Dutch form of the Latin name Cornelius, which originated from the Roman clan name Cornelii. This masculine name carries a sense of heritage and strength, derived from the Latin word 'cornu' meaning 'horn'. Throughout Dutch history, Cornelis has been a consistently popular name, with many notable bearers including the Dutch Golden Age painter Cornelis Troost and explorer Cornelis de Houtman. While common in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions, the name is less frequently used internationally. Many Cornelis bearers use the nicknames Cor, Cees, or Kees. The name combines traditional dignity with historical significance.

Popularity of the name Cornelis

• 127 Netherlands 2015

Famous People Named Cornelis

• Cornelis Johannes van Houten Dutch astronomer
• Cornelis Vreeswijk Dutch singer,songwriter
• Cornelis de Bie Dutch playwright and biographer
• Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel Dutch builder of the first navigable submarine
• Sir Cornelis Maartenszoon Tromp 1st Baronet, Dutch naval officer
• Cornelis Corneliszoon van Haarlem Dutch Golden Age painter
• Cornelis de Witt Dutch politician
• Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen Dutch,English painter
• Cornelis Arie "Kees" Verkerk former Dutch speed skater
• Maurits Cornelis "M.C." Escher Dutch graphic artist