Which name do you like better and why? What are the impressions/imagery/aesthetics you get with each name? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] would be awkward on someone that is not cornish and has never been to cornwall in their entire life?
[name_m]Ah[/name_m], I adore [name_f]Estella[/name_f]! Thereās just something romantic and elegant about her, but also sheās more down-to-earth than other elaborate names; both impressive and very wearable. She feels a bit more classically Victorian, maybe because of the Great Expectations association, whereas [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] feels a bit more mystical/witchy. [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is also lovely, though! Iām not Welsh so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I reckon itād be fine if you used it - as far as Iām aware it doesnāt have any significant cultural ties thatād make it weird for you to use it, and it has a pretty universal sound. If [name_f]Rowena[/name_f] could rank in the US top 500 once upon a time, I donāt see why [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] couldnāt be used!
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[name_f]Estella[/name_f] is literary, bright and sparkling - itās got a kind of sweeping feel, a celestial grandeur - but it isnāt ātoo muchā either. It does remind me of Great Expectations.
[name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is witchy, mystical, warm but rugged - I do get imagery of Cornish coastline 
I might assume someone had a connection of some sort to Cornwall, but given how names are more widely now used, I donāt think it would be too odd.
I think I prefer [name_f]Estella[/name_f] slightly better, possibly because it reminds me of one of my fave books
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Yeah, [name_f]Estella[/name_f] is like the clear night sky on a cool, spring night while [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is more a cloudy dusk at the first stirrings of autumn so it sorta depends on which vibe you want. I personally prefer [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] but I prefer [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] to both.
I do not think the Cornwall thing matters.
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I vote [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f], I immediately think of the character in [name_m]Doc[/name_m] [name_m]Martin[/name_m]. I see her as spunky, loyal, friendly and a bit odd in a good way. I could see the mysterious aspects since it sounds similar to [name_f]Morganna[/name_f] but not as strongly as previous posters. I personally donāt think you need a connection to the country to use a non-religious international name (religious and cultural exceptions exist) but I canāt really speak to this one as an Untravelled American.
I canāt quite place what feels off about [name_f]Estella[/name_f], perhaps I lean more towards [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]. Both feel quite a bit older that [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] but Iām not opposed to āGrandma namesā in any way, I actually quite like them. [name_m]Just[/name_m] something about [name_f]Estella[/name_f] seems awkward but it could just be me.
I much prefer [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]. Its sharp and sparkly.
Im not a big fan of [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f], its too heavy for me, and personally feels a little awkward to say.
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[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.
I love love love [name_f]Estella[/name_f]. But I mostly love the way it looks and feels more than I like actually saying it out loud. I think itās just hard to intentionally say the āEhā part; just [name_f]Stella[/name_f] on its own flows much easier. But [name_f]Estella[/name_f] is so much more beautiful & elegant than just [name_f]Stella[/name_f]! Iāve toyed with the idea of [name_f]Estella[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Ella[/name_f] or [name_f]Essie[/name_f].
[name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is really neat & unique. Itās strong & feminine & interesting. The main part I like of [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is that it lends itself to the nn [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]. I donāt think Iād worry about the not being Cornish part. People use names from other cultures all of the time.
I really donāt have a good answer for you, do I? 
I think all in all (actually, for sure) I like [name_f]Estella[/name_f] more. It reminds me of Great Expectations. I donāt think that [name_f]Estella[/name_f] is a particularly good guy character, but sheās so glamorous that it gives [name_f]Estella[/name_f] a lovely vibe.
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] my rambling helps. 
[name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is my favourite! I like how she feels magical and fierce in the best way. The subtle nature connection is a positive as well. [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] feels more interesting than [name_f]Estella[/name_f].
I can understand the appeal of [name_f]Estella[/name_f] to others, but thereās something about it that Iāve never been able to enjoy. However I do really like the nickname [name_f]Essie[/name_f].
If youāre not Cornish and not of Cornish heritage, I would go with [name_f]Estella[/name_f]. If youāre honoring your Cornish heritage, I would go with [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f].