KiwiMarie's list "Namespiration: Names of Hamlets in Cornwall, U.K." of 20 great name ideas: Rosenannon - Treven !

Namespiration: Names of Hamlets in Cornwall, U.K.

After seeing Heathrow airport and thinking "Heathrow would make a nice name" I started looking up names of Hamlets. Cornwall had so many fun and quirky ones I could see them becoming the new "Hunger Games" contestants or the residents of a mythical land. Or perhaps a baby's name, for the adventurous. 

Rosenannon

Rosevean

Ruan

Sheviock

Sithney

Talland

Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorne? The E ending gives it a surnamey spin à la Hawthorne.

 Thorne Smith (born James Thorne) was a comic fantasy writer most noted for his Topper novels.

Thorne

Thurdan

Tilland

Timbrel

Toldish

Tolvaddon

Tomperrow 

Torfrey 

Towan

Trelion

Tremayne is a masculine name of Cornish origin, derived from a place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'dwelling by the stones' in the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall. The name combines the Cornish elements 'tre' meaning homestead or town, and 'maen' meaning stone. As a given name, Tremayne gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the era's interest in distinctive surnames adapted as first names. It carries a sophisticated, somewhat aristocratic quality while maintaining a strong masculine feel. The name has associations with Cornwall's rich cultural heritage and rugged landscape. Though never extremely common, Tremayne appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with authentic Celtic roots and a melodious three-syllable rhythm that balances uniqueness with pronunciation ease.

Tremayne

Trescoll

Trevance 

Treven 