Morwenna

Hey everyone, I’m interested to hear people’s opinions on the name [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]. It’s not top of my list but one that’s been waiting in the wings for a while, I’m just not sure if I’m brave enough to use it. There’s something really whimsical about it for me, it’s an old Cornish name and appears as a character in the Poldark series. I believe “Mor” means sea and “wenna” means maiden. There’s just something really magical about it but I have no idea what you’d shorten it to or if it would work in real life. What do you think of it and can you think of any other ancient [name_f]English[/name_f] names that might have a similar feel to them?

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I adore it, too! [name_u]Ever[/name_u] since the character was introduced to the series. It’s absolutely gorgeous. For a nn, ‘[name_f]Wenna[/name_f]’ would be cute. I’ve seen ‘Mory’ before – not for [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f], but it still might appeal.

Cordelia, [name_f]Rosina[/name_f], [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f], and [name_f]Verity[/name_f] might appeal…

I like Morewenna. Although from my understanding it’s also a Welsh name meaning white sea from the words ‘môr’ and ‘gwyn’.
I think @elanorelle suggestion of Mory would make a cute nickname.

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Morwenna gives me a really great fantasy vibe; I love it ! I think it would be surprising but easily accepted in real life.

I think it’s beautiful! The first nickname that came to me was [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]. Similar names I think are are [name_f]Morgana[/name_f], [name_f]Morrigan[/name_f], and [name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f].

I love most -enna names, including [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]! I think it’s a gorgeous name packed full of imagery. Other similar names sound wise are [name_f]Lowenna[/name_f] (means joy in Cornish, which I think is so awesome), [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f], and Sowenna (another Cornish name = success). I also second [name_f]Morgana[/name_f], and would suggest [name_f]Merewen[/name_f] and [name_f]Mairead[/name_f] too.

I love [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] (I fell for [name_f]Rosina[/name_f] because of Poldark, too!). I agree, it does have a magical feel to it, a lot of the Cornish names do, almost mythological. Beautiful, though. The suggested Mory, [name_u]Mo[/name_u] and [name_f]Wenna[/name_f] make for great nicknames. I would love to see it get it more use.

I actually know a little [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]. She goes by [name_f]Wenna[/name_f], but I could see [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] or [name_f]Emmie[/name_f](because it starts with m). I think it is useable because even though it is uncommon, it has a very easy pronunciation and similarities to the more popular name [name_u]Morgan[/name_u].

Oh, I love [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]! I think it’s totally usable. It has very straightforward pronunciation and a lot of people will be familiar with it because of Poldark.

I am completely head over heels for [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]! She’s been in my top ten for years! A beautiful Cornish name, [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] means “white wave,” “sea maiden,” or “waves of the sea,” depending on translation.

Here’s a Wikipedia excerpt about her legend:

…daughter of the Welsh king [name_m]Brychan[/name_m]. She was trained in [name_f]Ireland[/name_f] before crossing over to Cornwall. [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] made her home in a little hermitage at Hennacliff (the [name_u]Raven[/name_u]’s Crag), afterwards called Morwenstow (meaning “[name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]'s holy place”). It stands near the top of a high cliff overlooking the Atlantic [name_u]Ocean[/name_u], where the sea is almost constantly stormy, and from where, in certain atmospheric conditions, the coast of [name_m]Wales[/name_m] can be seen. She built a church there, for the local people, with her own hands. It is said that she carried the stone on her head from beneath the cliff and where she once stopped for a rest, a spring gushed forth.

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LOVE [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f]!

I agree with above, [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is very usable despite being unusual, because the pronunciation is easy. [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] is the first nickname that comes to mind for me.

Oh wow I wasn’t expecting so much positivity! Thanks everyone! I do really love [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f], I love any names that conjure up those old whimsical fairy [name_u]Glen[/name_u] type feels especially if they have such a romantic history! I also love names with a literary history. Lots of amazing suggestions there, [name_f]Morgana[/name_f] and [name_f]Rowenna[/name_f] definitely have a similar magical feel. [name_u]Love[/name_u] both [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] and [name_f]Wenna[/name_f] as nicknames, very cute. Maybe it’s time I brave this one with DH then haha see what he says!

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I have seen this name in any number of fictional novels set in Cornwall. Although not a particular favourite of mine, it is still a very pretty name. As for nicknames, I really don’t like them. I firmly believe that if you give your child a very special name, you should use it. If people tried to shorten my kids names, they were pulled up. [name_f]My[/name_f] child’s name is… not… so please use it.

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I like it! There’s something mysterious about [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] and its meaning. It’s uncommon, but definitely usable!

I adore [name_f]Elowen[/name_f]. Not sure if it’s an ancient name, but I believe it’s Cornish!

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Morwenna, [name_f]Rowena[/name_f], and [name_f]Morgana[/name_f] are all beautiful! I love the whimsical fantasy/mythical feel they all have!

I like [name_f]Wenna[/name_f] as a nn, and also [name_f]Enna[/name_f]. It may be a bit or a stretch, but [name_f]Wendy[/name_f] could be a super sweet nn too!

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Elowen is gorgeous too, I love that! Similarly [name_f]Arwen[/name_f] like in [name_m]Lord[/name_m] of the Rings! @Asherose I completely get what you mean about nicknames, sometimes they just ruin a name don’t they…

I really like [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]. It’s a beautiful, mystical-sounding name.

There’s an actress called [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] [name_u]Banks[/name_u]. Her full name is [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] [name_u]Banks[/name_u], which has to be the most Cornish name ever.

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Also loving [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f], my go to nickname would be [name_f]Enna[/name_f].

I’m actually really liking the nn [name_f]Enna[/name_f], it’s like an unusual version of [name_f]Emma[/name_f].

On the search for more mythical medieval sounding names I came across some really interesting ones on Pinterest, most of which I’d never heard of but they definitely might appeal to someone on this chat:

Anwyn
[name_f]Brina[/name_f]
[name_f]Sereia[/name_f]
Lilura
[name_m]Vanya[/name_m]
[name_f]Aiyana[/name_f]
[name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]
[name_f]Elva[/name_f]
[name_f]Siofra[/name_f]
[name_f]Elettra[/name_f]
[name_f]Eilish[/name_f]
[name_f]Eira[/name_f]
[name_f]Ilaria[/name_f]
[name_f]Morrigan[/name_f]
[name_f]Valda[/name_f]
[name_f]Iolanthe[/name_f]
Asena
[name_f]Melantha[/name_f]
Orsolya
[name_f]Lysandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Orna[/name_f]
[name_f]Gaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Nereida[/name_f]
[name_f]Aislinn[/name_f]
[name_f]Calandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Galatea[/name_f]
Daciana
[name_f]Astraea[/name_f]
[name_f]Ersa[/name_f]
Avyanna
[name_f]Asteria[/name_f]
Aphaea
Gadina
[name_f]Odila[/name_f]

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