By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Cornish, Breton
"strawberry"
Possibly borrowed from the Cornish sevien and Breton sivienn , this rare name has a sweet, summery, and fruity meaning. It has additionally been used as a twist on the word name Seven.
Cornish
"white, fair"
Wenna is an early Cornish form of Gwen, belonging to two 5th-century Cornish saints. It shares the same meaning of "white, fair". Similar in feel to Wrenna, Tessa, and Willa, it could also be a…
"a rush"
Bronnen is an attractive name but is similar to so many others -- Brennan, Brannon, Bronwen -- it's sure to provoke a lot of "What was that again?"
Variation of Lowen or Lohan, or Modern Invention
"happy; light; friend of the wolf"
Lowin could be viewed in a number of ways, firstly, as a spelling variation of Lowen, a rising choice in England and Wales, France, and the Netherlands, possibly derived from the Cornish lowen…
"petal"
Intriguing combo of elements.
Variation of Guinevere, Cornish
"white shadow, white wave"
Gweniver is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Guinevere, the legendary queen consort of King Arthur. The name derives from Welsh elements, combining 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair,…
Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
"white peace"
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
"love"
Kerensa, forever romantic, is a rare Cornish name spelled with an ' s ' or ' z ', the most modern of the Karen family. Kerensa (or Kerenza) has ties to the Welsh Cerys. Kerensa is a name favored by…
"chick"
Kew is an offbeat name of a saint from Cornwall with boyish appeal.
Cornish, from English
"youth"
This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
English and Cornish variation of Pascale
"Easter"
Updates the old religious day name.
Cornish variation of Jacob or James
"supplanter"
A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…
Cornish variation of Kane
"man of the eastern sky"
This name is unusual enough that the spelling variation won't be too much of a further complication. While the Biblical cognate Cain may be more classic, this removes the name from any negative…
Cornish, from Caius, Latin
"rejoice"
This name of an ancient saint and one of the first knights of King Arthur's Round Table has a modern, if feminine, feel.
Cornish, diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kitto updates Dad Name Christopher with a trendy o-ending short form. Use it as an honor name or an original nickname.
Cornish variation of Pascal
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
"red"
Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
