International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Enys is a rare masculine name with Cornish origins, derived from an ancient place name meaning 'island' or 'peninsula.' This uncommon name carries historic significance in Cornwall, where Enys is one…
Cornish
"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.
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.
"blessed"
Cornish form of Benedict
Cornish variation of Isolde
This Cornish variant of Isolde is rare even in the UK - but that's part of its charm. Like Isolde, Eseld is generally thought to mean "ice battle", a meaning sure to be pleasing to a little girl in…
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"
St Elwen is venerated in Cornwall and Brittany, and lent his name to several regional place names. It is also found as a surname, especially in Norfolk, England. The ancient name Elwen likely derives…
Cornish variation of Guinevere
Where does Gwen end and Jennifer begin? Gwenifer may feel like a mashup of the two names but it is a genuine Cornish name for girls that makes clear the relationship between Gwen and Jennifer,…
"swallow"
A Cornish vocabulary bird, meaning the swallow bird, used in modern times.
Cornish form of Guinevere, Welsh
"white shadow, white wave"
Gwenora teeters on the line between unique gem and modern invention. But it's not a smoosh name fashioned from Gwen and Nora but an old Cornish form of Guinevere, like its much more famous sister…
"strong lord"
Cornish form of Griffin
Gerens is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the present participle of the verb 'gerere', meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. This gives the name the beautiful meaning of 'one who…
Celtic and Cornish
"flame, fire"
Haco was a mythical Cornish leader who lost his beautiful princess bride by unwittingly promising her to a musician whose songs he admired: a romantic legend to back up a very unusual choice.
"October"
Hedra is the Cornish word for the month of October. With no resemblance between the words, Hedra makes a subtle, intriguing choice for an October-born daughter.
This punchy little name, reminiscent of Latin Io, has a whimsical and beautiful fable behind it. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall…
"place and saint's name"
It looks like an alternative spelling of Izzy/Issy (and may well have been used as such), but Issey is actually a Cornish place and saint's name. The exact figure which the place name of St Issey…
"yew"
Angliziced form of the Cornish name Ia. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall on a leaf. She was martyred and buried at the spot where…
English variation of Yves
"yew wood"
Smooth and sleek one-syllable name, sometimes suggested for Sagittarius boys.
Cornish variation of Jack
So many people love Jack but worry about its popularity. If you count yourself amongst these people, this rare but intuitive Cornish version of the name might be a choice worth consideration.
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 form of Endellion
