International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Cornish, saint's name
"rock, stone"
An ancient British saint's name, of uncertain origin but possibly connected to Peter. He has left a legacy in place names, churches and monuments in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.
Cornish
"rose"
The masculine version of Rosen, pronounced ROH-zen, is a German and Bulgarian name, commonly seen as an element in Ashkenazi Jewish surnames. But Rosen, pronounced ROZ-en, is a modern Cornish word…
"white rose"
A rare and beautiful member of the "Rose" family of names, Rosenwyn is a modern Cornish compound name meaning "white rose" or "fair rose". There is a popular Cornish folk song titled An Rosen Wyn ,…
Fictional name, possibly Cornish
A character in Winston Graham's Poldark series of historical novels set in Cornwall around the turn of the 19th century. Rowella is the rebellious sister of Morwenna Chynoweth, and the lover of her…
Variation of Rowena, Welsh
"white spear or famous friend"
Variation of Rowena.
Variant of Rewan
"red"
Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
"Roman"
The name of an obscure medieval Cornish saint, also spelt Ruan or Ruman. A notable bearer is British author Rewan Tremethick.
Variation of Azenor, Breton
"light"
The origins of Senara, the name of a Cornish saint who is patron of the village of Zennor, are not so straightforward. Some say she was the same person as Azenor, a legendary Breton princess whose…
"old; wise"
Sennen is a Cornish name derived from that of Saint Sinninus or Saint Senan. Today it's the name of a town on the westernmost tip of Cornwall and is also used as a baby girl name.
"success"
Sowena is the Cornish word for success, a wonderful and encouraging meaning for a baby girl's name. Sowena can also be spelled Sowenna.
"star"
A sweet Cornish word name with a celestial meaning.
"fair brow"
Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American-born baby.
English, contracted form of Thomasina
"twin"
Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…
English, Cornish
Alternative Cornish spelling of Tamsin, which derives from Thomasin or Thomasina.
"pretty; ornament"
Although Tegen resembles the names Teagan and Tegan, they are etymologically distinct names. Tegen, pronounced TEG-en rather than TEE-gan, is a modern Cornish word name meaning "pretty" or "ornament."
"village, home"
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…
Variation of Treave, Cornish
Treeve is an alternate spelling for Treave, a Cornish place name that is virtually unused in the US.
"mercy"
Tregereth is a Cornish word for "mercy," now used as a baby girl name in the English county of Cornwall. It's unlikely to become popular outside of its place of origin, but we appreciate Tregereth…
"village on a mountain"
The original Cornish name for the town better known today as Tintagel. With its Arthurian heritage, this makes a good choice for those fond of the legends of Lancelot, Guinevere and King Arthur.
