The name Demelza is a girl's name of Cornish origin meaning "fort on the hill". Demelza and is often added to lists like Cornish Baby Names and discussed in our forums with posts like "Outlandish this-or-that [girls]".
From the experts:
Complex and challenging modern Cornish name derived from a place name. The given name began to be used in the U.K. in the 1950s via the serialization on British TV of the Poldark novels of Winston Graham, whose heroine was named Demelza.
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sELEAr Says:
meggyweg Says:
I think this is a really pretty name. I see the potential for several nicknames as well: Demi, Mellie, Ellie or maybe Zee.
Laura Martineau Says:
When I was a child, I read a book called "I Hate My Name" (it was one in a series of fictional books about kids with problems). The girl in the book was named--you guessed it--Demelza. I have never heard it anywhere else up until now (don't know the Poldark series so maybe that mitigates it, but still, I'd think twice about using it).
foreverharriet Says:
Gorgeous name that deserves more attention! Demelza from Poldark is a wonderful character, but I first heard the name used on the minor Harry Potter character Demelza Robins.
tfzolghadr Says:
I want to like this name, as I do love the character in Poldark... But I honestly am not a fan of the name. Too bad Poldark himself doesn't have a great name, either (Ross)...
EW314 Says:
I really like Demelza. It's strong, spunky and a little bit witchy. The best mixture :)
So many lovely, undiscovered Cornish names out there - I hope some catch on!
Floris Says:
Reminds me of dementia :( But it is actually a pretty name. I really want to like it...
ashbee Says:
It's not "complex and challenging." It's a beautiful name. Watch Eleanor Tomlinson in Poldark. :)
Zoey_Artemisia Says:
I love this name. I think it's gorgeous! (Thank you Poldark aha)
RenRose Says:
Google 'Poldark' ;)
Zelliew Says:
I've never heard this name before. Maybe it should be left to the Cornish.
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Love your description. It is right on!!!