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Okay, here is the translation: Cornélius – this name is a direct transcription of the Latin male name Cornélius. The meaning of the name Cornélius is associated with its Latin root *cornu*, which means "horn" or "farmer". From this root, the name acquired the meaning "owner of a horn" (associated with the bull, a symbol of fertility and strength), and later came to mean "farmer" or "land cultivator". This indicated a connection to the land, plowing, and household, which was a valuable quality in rural and early urban societies. The origin of the name Cornélius traces back to the ancient world. It was common among Romans, where Cornélius was one of the most respected and widespread family names, and later became a male given name. Known bearers of this name included Roman political figures and military leaders. Subsequently, the name was adopted into the Byzantine and Slavic spheres, reaching Rus through ecclesiastical and secular names. In Russia, the name Cornélius became popular in the 19th century, particularly in the 19th century, due to its pleasant sound and religious significance. It was often given to people associated with agriculture, as well as to ascetics and folk heroes. For example, the famous Russian actor and pedagogue Vladimir Neklyudov (the younger son of Cornélius) became a cultural icon through films by Sergei Eisenstein. Character traits associated with the name Cornélius often include reliability, agricultural qualities (strong health, resilience, fertility), as well as straightforwardness and some frugality. Bearers of this name value stability, may be somewhat dry in communication, but possess inner strength and practicality. Known bearers of the name Cornélius include the Russian film-maker Vladimir Neklyudov and the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (in his childhood, he was known as Cornélius Il'in). Many simple Russian peasants and merchants also bore this name. The popularity of the name Cornéli (Cornélius) in modern Russia has significantly decreased. It is considered one of the "old" names that remain in use but are not top-tier. However, the name Cornélius still occurs in some regions and among certain strata of the population (for example, in villages). Variants and diminutives of the name include direct colloquial forms – Cornélius, Cornélika (feminine form), as well as more common short forms – Nikolay (especially in Church Slavonic pronunciation and as a colloquial form). The form "Korneysha" is used as a familiar diminutive.