Cornish Baby Names
- Trevena
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"village on a mountain"Description:
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.
- Neot
Origin:
Cornish saint's nameDescription:
St. Neot was a Saxon saint in the Middle Ages, whose name is used for a town in Cornwall, England. Some sources say the little-known name is Hebrew and means "pleasant pasture," but there is really no evidence for that.
- Lowdy
Origin:
Cornish variation of Loveday, EnglishMeaning:
"beloved day"Description:
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.
- Bennath
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"blessing"Description:
Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most commonly used among baby girls.
- Kerra
Description:
Kerra is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Kiera or Ciara, which derive from the Irish 'Ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' Alternatively, it could be related to the place name Kerry in Ireland, or represent a creative spelling of Cara, meaning 'beloved' in Latin. The name has a contemporary feel with its strong 'K' beginning and flowing 'r' sounds. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Kerra began appearing on birth certificates more frequently in the 1970s and 1980s, aligning with the trend toward distinctive names with traditional roots but modern spellings. The name conveys strength and femininity simultaneously, appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet uncommon with a melodic quality and cross-cultural appeal.
- Mithian
Origin:
Cornish place nameMeaning:
"unknown meaning"Description:
With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan, Mithian is a village in Cornwall that sits between St Agnes and Perranporth.
- Bryher
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"place of hills"Description:
Bryher, a homophone of Briar, is the name of an Isle of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall. It was the penname of novelist Annie Winifred Ellerman, who chose the name in honor of the island. Today, Bryher is seen as a girl name in Cornwall, where it is used as a variation of up-and-coming Briar. Five girls were given the name in a recent year.
- Sowena
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"success"Description:
Sowena is the Cornish word for success, a wonderful and encouraging meaning for a baby girl's name.
- Austol
Origin:
Cornish saint's nameDescription:
A handsome Cornish saint's name whose meaning is unknown. A more unusual alternative to Austin.
- Santo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"saint, holy"Description:
Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
- Casworon
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"battle hero"Description:
Casworon was derived from the Celtic elements cad, meaning "battle," and kawaro, hero. Caz is an enviably cool nickname.
- Austell
Origin:
Cornish place and saint's nameDescription:
This Cornish place name comes from the name of a Breton saint who came to Cornwall. It could be an interesting alternative to Austin. The spelling has also been recorded as Austol.
- Keverne
Origin:
Cornish saint and place nameDescription:
St. Keverne is a town on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula and also the name of an ancient saint. While the name is virtually unused for children in the modern world, it could be a Kevin update and has contemporary possibilities.
- Lerryn
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"flood"Description:
Lerryn is a Cornish place name for both the River Lerryn and the village that borders it. The name belonged first to the river, which was named in the 13th century. Lerryn literally translates to "flood."
- Minver
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"white phantom"Description:
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Minver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Miniver, Menvra, Menfre and more.
- Meriasek
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"sea brow"Description:
Cornish variation on Meriadoc and Meriadeg.
- Daveth
Origin:
Cornish variation of DavidDescription:
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 to avoid the ubiquitous nickname.
- Gryffyn
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"strong lord"Description:
Cornish form of Griffin
- Benesek
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Cornish form of Benedict
- Derwa
Origin:
CornishDescription:
A Cornish saint's name, deriving from the Cornish derw, meaning "oak".
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