Cornish Surnames

Teague

Scottish

"bard, poet"

If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or…

Tremaine

Tremaine (also spelled Tremain, Tremayne, or Tremaigne) derives from a Cornish place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'settlement with stone houses,' from the elements 'tre'…

Tremayne

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…

Argus

Greek

"bright, shining, glistening"

Also spelled as Argos, this name appears in Greek mythology, borne by Odysseus's loyal dog, by a giant creature with a hundred eye, a son of Zeus and King of Argos, and an Argonaut ship builder. The…

Carew

Welsh

"fort near a slope"

Noted bearers of this surname include a metaphysical poet, a Nobel Prize winner, and a baseball Hall of Famer, so there's plenty of hero-name inspiration.