Can anyone out there tell me about the Cornish name Wenna? I stumbled across it and would like to know more about its origin and history. A background in Cornish names would be helpful… Thanks.
It sounds like a diminutive of [name]Morwenna[/name], a Welsh/Cornish name meaning ‘maiden’.
Here’s some info about Welsh names: http://www.amlwchhistory.co.uk/data/welshsurnames.htm