Names That Mean Headland
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Pembroke
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bluff, headland"Description:
Better suited to a stuffy school than a little boy, but it nevertheless has a preppy air that may appeal to some.
- Penzance
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"holy headland"Description:
Penzance is a port town at the very tip of Cornwall. With its associations with operetta and pirates, Penzance packs quite a bit of zip for a name.
- Dunbar
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"castle headland"Description:
Clear and strong, if a little heavy.
- Penzance
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"holy headland"Description:
Penzance is a port town at the very tip of Cornwall. With its associations with operetta and pirates, Penzance packs quite a bit of zip for a name.
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