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Corbett

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Corbett is an English form of the French name “Corbet” which means “little raven”. The raven was a very respected bird because of its ferosity.

Corbin

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Corbin is an English name but derives from the Old French words “corbin” or “corbun” both of which mean 'raven'. It could have started out as a nickname for a person who had jet black and unusually glossy hair.

Cord

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Cord is a German variant of Conrad. Conrad comes from the old German words 'kuon' which means 'bold or wise', and 'rat' which means 'counsel'. There is an indication that the name was used widely in England even before it became popular in Germany.

Cordelia

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Cordelia probably originates in Celtic languages and the meaning is unclear. Some sources suggest, though, that it might originate in Latin language, meaning "heart". Cordelia of Britain was a legendary queen of the Britons and even though she is historically undocumented, she became an inspiration for Shakespeare's character in King Lear.

Cordell

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Cordell is of Middle English origin and is derived from the word “corda” which means 'rope', denoting that the bearer was either a person who made rope or one who decorated himself with string.

Cordero

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Cordero is generally considered a Spanish name that is derived from the Latin word “cordus” which means “young” and “aries” which means “ram”. There is also a belief that the name started out as a nickname for a shepherd.