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[Opinions] Re: Opinions on these Cornish names?

by Myosotis

7/10/2017, 7:12 AM

Demelza is one of my favourite names. For a long time I had her as top name for a second girl. I love the fire and feistiness of it, as well as the character connection. I really started crushing on it after watching Poldark (the newer adaptation).

I also love:
Morwenna
Lamorna
Lowenna (another second girl consideration)
Elowen, although I'm not a fan of the proper Ell-OH-wen pronunciation, so I don't think I'd use it.
Senara
Rosenwyn
Zennor

I really want to like Kerensa/Kerenza (espeically with the meaning), but there's something about the sound I just can't get around, it really reminds me credenza. And I like a few more Cornish names like Caja (kay-juh), Sowenna (but I do prefer Lowenna), Gwener, and Eseld.

And for boys I love:
Jago (didn't realise it was in the top 1000 here)
Jory
Jowan
Sennen
Pasco

Fangirl (19) Dreaming of...
✦ Pandora Beatrix Fae ✦ Caspian Sherlock Walter ✦
✧ Artemis Clio Elizabeth ✧ Ptolemy Lysander George ✧
✦ Evanthe ✦ Zenobia ✦ Marigold ✦ Guinevere ✦ Horatio ✦ Nikolai ✦ Prosper ✦
http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/139644

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- Mireio (Anna21) +1

7/10/2017, 7:37 AM

I wonder if names like Demelza and Morwenna will increase a bit in popularity due to the newer adaptation of Poldark.

I like Caja and Eseld too.

- Myosotis

7/10/2017, 9:35 AM

There were a few more Demelzas born in 2015, and that was just after series 1 aired, so maybe. I can see Morwenna doing the same, but perhaps a bit more. It has a softer feel that I think would appeal to some, whereas Demelza may be a little harsh for many. I've come across Disney Villain name à la Ursula, be mentioned in relation to Demelza.

Damn, I'm starting to sway back to Demelza -_-.

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