Cordale
Meaning of Cordale
Cordale (pronounced kor-DAYL) is the sort of name that strikes a clear chord and then lets it drift down a sun-dappled valley. Most linguists trace it to an American twist on the English surname Cordell—once given to rope makers—blended with the Old English dale, meaning “valley.” Put together, Cordale paints a picture of “one who weaves connections in the valley,” a quietly powerful image of someone able to tie people—and ideas—together. While it has never crowded the playground roll call, Cordale has been on the U.S. baby-name charts since 1980, hovering comfortably between the 700s and 900s. That sweet spot keeps it familiar yet refreshingly uncommon, the naming equivalent of finding an open picnic spot on a busy Fourth of July. Modern bearers like NFL cornerback Cordale Flott give the name a dash of athletic swagger, and its musical first syllable (“cord”) lends an artsy undertone. For parents seeking a choice that’s warm, distinctive, and ready to play both the stadium and the symphony hall, Cordale makes a persuasive case.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kor-DAYL (/kɔrˌdeɪl/)
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