cockles of (one's) heart



cockles of (one's) heart

The deepest part of oneself. Often used in the phrase "warmed the cockles of (one's) heart." Thank you so much—your kind words really warmed the cockles of my heart.
See also: cockle, heart, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DamonDAY-mən (English)Greek Mythology, English
Laurentin-French
ÉImhearEE-murIrish, Irish Mythology
Shanta-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali
Pierinapye-REE-nahItalian
Mauriciomow-REE-thyo (Spanish), mow-REE-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish