International Baby Names
Cornish Baby Names
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Ruman
Cornish
Variant of Rewan
Rumo
Cornish
"red"
Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
Rewan
Cornish
"Roman"
The name of an obscure medieval Cornish saint, also spelt Ruan or Ruman. A notable bearer is British author Rewan Tremethick.
Senara
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…
Sennen
Cornish
"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.
Sowena
Cornish
"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.
Steren
Cornish
"star"
A sweet Cornish word name with a celestial meaning.
Santo
Italian
"saint, holy"
Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
Talwyn
Cornish
"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.
Tamsin
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…
Tamsyn
English, Cornish
"twin"
Alternative Cornish spelling of Tamsin, which derives from Thomasin or Thomasina.
Tegen
Cornish
"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."
Treave
Cornish
"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…
Treeve
Variation of Treave, Cornish
"village, home"
Treeve is an alternate spelling for Treave, a Cornish place name that is virtually unused in the US.
Tregereth
Cornish
"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…
Tressa
Short form of Theresa, English, Greek, or Cornish
"to harvest; third"
While Tessa is now preferred, this slightly sharper diminutive of Theresa was the more familiar option in the early 20th-century. It enjoyed a brief return to the US charts in the 60s and 70s but is…
Trevena
Cornish
"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.
Trueth
Cornish
"compassion"
This could be a good option for people looking for a virtue name, though the virtue most people will understand will be different to the meaning.
Taran
Celtic
"thunder"
Taran mac Ainftech was King of the Picts, a people who lived mainly in Scotland, in the 7th century. His name is a relative of the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, a counterpart to Thor. Taran is…
Tamar
Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars,…