Corneille

Romanian, variation of Cornelius; tree name

"horn"

Corneille Origin and Meaning

The name Corneille is a boy's name of French origin.

Corneille is a French masculine name derived from the Latin 'Cornelius,' which was a prominent Roman family name. The name gained particular distinction in France through Pierre Corneille, a celebrated 17th-century French playwright who was a foundational figure in French tragic drama. Historically, the name carries associations with nobility and literary accomplishment. While common in French-speaking regions and countries with French cultural influence, Corneille remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an air of sophistication and uniqueness. The name typically pronounced 'kor-NAY' in French, carries melodic qualities and cultural richness that connect bearers to both Roman heritage and French artistic tradition.

Famous People Named Corneille

• Corneille Heymans winner of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine