Cornish Baby Names

Cornish Arthek is closely related to Arthur, as both derive from the Celtic arto, meaning "bear." It would make a distinctive choice for a child with Cornish heritage.

Cornish form of Endellion

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 this age of all things "Frozen".

Sounds like Willow, but is in fact a Cornish saint name borne by a 6th century hermit. It may be related to Wella, the Cornish form of William.

A very rare Cas name with that cool and cozy -wyn ending.

Related to the Welsh name Celyn (and ultimately a distant cousin of the English word Holly), this makes a rare and modern-sounding nature name. Outside of Cornwall, it may be a struggle keeping the stress on the second syllable.

Casworon was derived from the Celtic elements cad, meaning "battle," and kawaro, hero. Caz is an enviably cool nickname.

Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.

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.

This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.

Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such days were sometimes dubbed Loveday in honor.

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 carries' or 'bearer'. Extremely rare in contemporary usage, Gerens has an ancient, scholarly quality that sets it apart from more common names. Its distinctive sound combines strength and refinement with its hard 'G' beginning and soft ending. The name might appeal to parents drawn to Latin-based names with clear etymological meanings or those seeking something truly uncommon with historical roots. Gerens could be particularly fitting for families with academic or classical interests, offering a name with substance and an intellectual heritage.

Cornish variation on Meriadoc and Meriadeg.

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, themselves both variations on Guinevere.

Following Kensa (first), Nessa (second) and Tressa (third), this unusual Cornish number name would be a distinctive choice for a fourth child.

Prideaux is a Cornish place name and surname that is occasionally attested as a girls' first name. It likely stems from the French phrase "pré de eaux", meaning meadow of waters. For fans of Margaux, Prideaux might be a less-common and very pretty alternative.

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 Cornish name meaning "love"), it may be an interesting way to honor a Kerry or a Karen, or an alternative to popular Elowen.

Sowena is the Cornish word for success, a wonderful and encouraging meaning for a baby girl's name.

Treave is a Cornish place name derived from tre or trevow, denoting a village, farmstead, or dwelling. This tailored and attractive name easily translates across cultures and makes a wonderful choice whether you have Cornish heritage or not.