What are the most popular Cornish baby names?▼
Cornish names are rare even in Cornwall itself. Jago (James), Piran (the patron saint of Cornwall), Morwenna and Lowenna are among the most recognised. Perran, Pascoe and Mabyn are more unusual choices.
Who is Saint Piran?▼
Saint Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and tin miners. His flag — a white cross on a black background — is the Cornish flag. The name Piran or Perran honours this beloved Cornish saint.
What are beautiful Cornish girl names?▼
Beautiful Cornish girl names include Morwenna (maiden), Lowenna (joy), Senara (a mermaid saint), Rosen (rose), Wenna (white) and the lovely Mabyn — all authentically Cornish and very rarely used.
Is Cornish still spoken?▼
Cornish is a revived Celtic language. It was declared extinct in the 18th century but has been actively revived since the 20th century. Today there are several thousand speakers and Cornish names are growing in popularity.