By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"descendant of Cearmaid"
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Cearmada, which is reminiscent of other jaunty Irish surnames like Cassidy and Connolly.
Latin
"of Cyprus"
Feminine form of Cyprian
Cornish
"mercy"
Tregereth is a Cornish word for "mercy," now used as a baby girl name in the English county of Cornwall. It's unlikely to become popular outside of its place of origin, but we appreciate Tregereth…
Variation of Sowena, Cornish
"success"
Sowenna is a spelling variation of Sowena, a Cornish word meaning "success" that has recently seen use as a baby girl name.
Sowena is the Cornish word for success, a wonderful and encouraging meaning for a baby girl's name. Sowena can also be spelled Sowenna.
"mermaid"
Morvoren derives from the Cornish mor , meaning "sea," and moren , "maiden," taking on the meaning of "mermaid." The Mermaid of Zennor, a local mythological figure, was associated with morvoren ,…
Japanese
"tear"
Notably used on the character Namida Suzumeno in the Naruto universe. True to her name's meaning, Namida's special power involves crying.
"sea holly"
Morgelyn is a Cornish compound name derived from the Welsh mor , meaning "sea" and kelyn , "holly." Sea holly is another name for the Eryngium plant, which showcases prickly purple blooms, making…
Invented name
Icylinn Goodman is a Gen-Z social media starlet whose previously one-of-a-kind name appeared on the charts in 2021. Ice-themed names have never been cooler (literally) — that year saw the rise of…
"cherry"
Both Kerezen and Keresen are modern Cornish word names meaning "cherry", which might make an interesting alternative to honor a Karen or a Kerry. Despite similar appearances, Kerezen is unrelated to…
A subtle Cornish fruit name meaning "cherry." Keresen has only been in use as a name in recent years, following the Cornish trend of adopting names from the dictionary. Unrelated to Kerensa (another…
Yocelin is a feminine name of Spanish origin, representing a variation of Jocelyn. While Jocelyn derives from a Germanic masculine name combining elements meaning 'Goth' and 'people,' Yocelin emerged…
"higher, more exalted"
Ewella is one of the modern Cornish word names plucked straight from the dictionary. It's very name-like with its -ella ending, but the Ew up front gives us pause.
"Ireland, land of abundance"
The Old Irish name for Ireland, now Éire, which is the source of Erin (via its genitive form Éireann "of Ireland"). In Irish mythology, Ériu is the mother goddess of Ireland, whose name may derive…
"rose"
The odds that Bryluen will become a success in the US are low, but that might be all the more reason to snag it for yourself. It's a Cornish word meaning "rose," and has only been used as a name in…
Hawaiian
"dainty; cute"
The name Auliʻi entered the mainland American eye through the Hawaiian actress Auliʻi Cravalho who voiced the featured Disney Princess in the film Moana. 'Auli'i is another legitimate spelling of…
Lugandan
"grace"
Found as both a girls' first name and a surname in the African nation of Uganda, Kisakye has a lovely meaning but a non-intuitive pronunciation for English speakers. As with difficult-but-beautiful…
"sprite, changeling"
A relatively modern (18th C) Irish Gaelic name, Síofra has its roots in superstition. In the past, when babies were born in Ireland their families feared that the fairies would steal the baby and…
