International Baby Names
Cornish Baby Names
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Cador
Cornish mythological name
Cador is said to be one of the ancient rulers of Cornwall who, according to Arthurian legend, was the guardian of Guinevere. The name Cadbury is said to come from his four hill-forts.
Caja
Danish, Cornish
"pure; daisy"
A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
Casek
Variation of Cadok, Cornish
"battle"
This upbeat and unusual Cornish name boasts the funky nickname Caz.
Casworon
Cornish
"battle hero"
Casworon was derived from the Celtic elements cad , meaning "battle," and kawaro , hero. Caz is an enviably cool nickname.
Caswyn
Cornish
"bright battle"
A very rare Cas name with that cool and cozy -wyn ending.
Chesten
Cornish
"Christian"
The Cornish version of Christine (and Kristen, and the rest of that name family) has a modern, unisex sound. Some may find it too close to the word "chest" for comfort.
Conwenna
Cornish, Welsh or Breton
Made familiar by poet William Blake. According to Blake, after her death, Conwenna "shines ... over the north with pearly beams gorgeous and terrible". Make of that what you will.
Corentyn
Cornish variation of Corentin, French, Breton
"tempest, hurricane"
Just one letter off from Corentin, but an entirely different name — the Cornish variation stresses the middle syllable, while the French stresses the last. And in America, where both versions are…
Daveth
Cornish variation of David
Similar to the Welsh form Dafydd, Daveth is a softer alternative for the perennial boys' name David. The long "Ah" sound also minimises the chance of the name being shortened to Dave, for those eager…
Dellen
Cornish
"petal"
Intriguing combo of elements.
Demelza
Cornish
"eel house or Maeldaf's fort"
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…
Bronnen
Cornish
"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?"
Derowen
Cornish
"oak tree"
A modern Cornish word name with a sturdy natural namesake, Derowen may appeal as an alternative to Elowen and Rowan. Derwa is a related Cornish saint's name.
Derwa
Cornish
A Cornish saint's name, deriving from the Cornish derw , meaning "oak".
Ebrel
Cornish
"April"
Ebrel is the Cornish word for the month of April, recently adopted as a baby name. Ebrel is a charming and accessible update to the now-dated month name.
Edern
Cornish from Welsh
"great, immense, wonderful"
The meaning of Edern is disputed, with some saying it comes from the Latin name Aeturnus, meaning "eternal" or "immortal." The more plausible etymology is that Edern derives from the Welsh edyrn ,…
Elestren
Cornish
"Iris"
Less known than other Cornish beauties like Elowen, Demelza, and Kerensa, Elestren is a pretty botanical name ripe for wider usage. While it may have a starry, celestial feel, likely owning to…
Arthyen
Cornish
"bear"
Cornish form of the Welsh name Arthen, meaning "bear".
Emblyn
Cornish and Medieval English variation of Emmeline, French
"work"
The Cornish version of Emmeline holds many charms.
Anneth
Cornish
"home"
Anneth was derived from the Cornish word annedh , meaning "home," but it may also be viewed as a variation of the French name Annette.