72 Handsome Cornish Boy Names

Cornish baby boy names mirror the region's unique history, language, and cultural identity. Cornwall, in the southwest of England, has a rich Celtic history, and Cornish is among the few Celtic languages still spoken today (1). Cornish baby girl names are inspired by the region's landscapes, historical characters, local stories, and phrases. Cornish names like Jowan, which means 'Yahweh is gracious,' and Pasco, which means 'relating to Easter,' reflect the religious influence on the Cornish naming system. This naming guideline represents Cornwall's deep connection to its culture. Cornwall has had a resurgence of its language and heritage, and its naming practices are part of that more significant trend. By giving their children Cornish names, parents may display their love for Cornwall's particular character while also helping to preserve its language, culture, customs, and principles. This commitment to cultural preservation generates a sense of connection and continuity with previous generations (2). Cornish newborn boy names also reflect a broader trend in an increasingly globalized culture to draw inspiration from regional and local roots. Cornish names, often enriched with poetic beauty and historical significance, offer an alternative to more prevalent naming practices. It allows parents to acquaint their children with something unique and grounded, suggesting a desire for authenticity and a greater sense of place. Cornish names convey a message about appreciating the distinctiveness, creativity, and depth of local or minority traditions in a world where they are readily overtaken. As a result, Cornish baby boy names appeal to sentimental or aesthetic reasons and broader social and cultural desires for connection, importance, and authenticity. If you want a unique title for your precious princess, these Cornish names are worth considering.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Brayson		Boy	Hill; Son of Bray
Lowen		Boy	Joyful; Lions
Braysen		Unisex	Hill
Jory		Boy	Farmer; Jehovah is exalted; Flow down
Keyton		Boy	River town; hedged town; Cheerful town
Bretton		Boy	From Brittany or Britain
Tramaine		Boy	Stone settlement
Gerren		Boy	Old man
Jori		Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Yakob		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jowan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Locryn		Boy	Cornish form of Locrinus; Name of a region in Southeastern Britain
Bartley		Boy	From the Birch tree meadow; Woodland clearing; Son of Talmai; Farmer
Edwen		Boy	Fair; Blessed
Konan		Unisex	Born on Wednesday; Little wolf; Little hound
Balen		Boy	Mill
Iwan		Boy	God is gracious
Jorey		Boy	Down-flowing; Farmer
Massen		Boy	Greatest
Cadan		Boy	Battle place; Brook; Stream
Mathi		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Bligh		Boy	To gaze; Descendant of Blighe; Wolf; Joyous
Breock		Boy	Famous and mighty prince
Carne		Boy	Cairn; Rock pile; Hinge; Flesh; Meat
Cormoran		Boy	A giant in Cornwall folklore
Digory		Boy	Lost one
Kea		Boy	Cool; Cold breeze
Kenver		Boy	A great leader
Melwyn		Boy	Bad town; Blessed honey; Chieftain
Minver		Boy	A fair skinned person; Name of a famous Cornish Saint
Pascoe		Boy	Related to Easter
Piran		Boy	Black: Old; Aged; Ancient
Thomasin		Boy	Twin
Trevik		Boy	From a big farm or estate
Arthek		Boy	Bear
Arthyen		Boy	Cornish form of the Welsh name Arthen; Bear born
Austol		Boy	The name of a Breton saint who came to Cornwall; A Cornish place name
Benesek		Boy	Cornish form of Benedict; Blessed
Branok		Boy	Cornish name from Celtic brano; Meaning raven or crow
Bryok		Boy	A shortened form of Briafael; Mighty prince
Cadwur		Boy	Warrior
Carantok		Boy	Derived from karant and means friend
Carlyon		Boy	From the slate earthworks.
Casek		Boy	A form of Cadok, battle
Casworan		Boy	Powerful in battle
Casworon		Boy	Battle hero
Clemo		Boy	The Cornish diminutive of Clement or Clemence; Mild or merciful
Clesek		Boy	An old Cornish name derived from the word clos, which means fame.
Corentyn		Boy	The Cornish form of the name Corentin meaning hero.
Costentyn		Boy	Cornish form of Constantin; Constant or steady
Cubert		Boy	Legendary son of Daere.
Cumow		Boy	From Cornwall.
Curnow		Boy	A variant of Curnow meaning from Cornwall.
Enyon		Boy	Belonging to the gens of Annius
Goron		Boy	Hero
Gryffyn		Boy	Lord; Prince
Gwalather		Boy	Leader
Hedrek		Boy	Derived from the Celtic word hedr; Bold
Kenal		Boy	Derived from the ancient British word Cunosaglas, which means generous chief
Keneder		Boy	Derived from ancient British name Cunosetros, which means bold chief
Madern		Boy	Maternal
Margh		Boy	Male; Pearl; Roman God of war
Meryasek		Boy	Cornish form of Meriadoc, which means sea lord
Pascow		Boy	A variant of Pascal; Easter
Peran		Boy	Little dark one
Treeve		Boy	Literally; Farmstead or one dwelling in town and village
Trethowan		Boy	One residing on the farm
Mewan		Boy	Intoxicating; Expert in a given field
Yestin		Unisex	Just; Righteous
Dey		Unisex	Favor; Virtue; Morality; To burn
Lowan		Unisex	Joyful; Malleefowl
Trevelyan		Unisex	Homestead on the hill

Infographic: Sprightly Cornish Baby Boy Names

Cornish baby boy names are profoundly entrenched in Celtic culture and reflect Cornwall's rich cultural past. These names are frequently inspired by ancient Cornish mythology and landscapes, conveying a feeling of mystery and connection to the region. The infographic below presents captivating Cornish names and their meanings for your lovely warrior.

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