This book provides a broad spectrum of cornish names. And can be used as both a reference and a guide.
This is the third edition, which has been revised with names and notes added.
Cornish names for boys and girls are listed and given explanation. These include many unfamiliar and lesser found examples.
In addition, be names drawn from myth, nature and poetic sources.
A number of cornish and celtic saints are introduced. All were active in Cornwall during the early period of Christianity. Some are better known, others less so.
An extensive list of cornish surnames is provided. These are varied in meaning and scope.
In surname dictionaries, cornish family names are only partially listed. NOT IN THIS CASE, WERE AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION IS PROVIDED.
All current surnames will be found. Allied to obscure, misunderstood and complicated examples.
Rare cornish family names and those with surprising and interesting meanings are included.