Cornish Names that Start With D

  1. Denzel
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "from the high stronghold"
    • Description:

      This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who delivered him.
  2. Demelza
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "eel house or Maeldaf's fort"
    • Description:

      A punchy modern Cornish name derived from a place name, which is of disputed origin. It is sometimes said to derive from a rare Welsh name, Maeldaf, plus dinas, the Cornish for "fort". Another theory is that it comes from Cornish ty "house" plus malsai "eel" – likely a reference to Cornwall's fishing trade.
  3. Dellen
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "petal"
    • Description:

      Intriguing combo of elements.