Cornish girl name
Demelza Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Demelza means from demelza. From a Cornish place name, a village near Bodmin Moor
Demelza began as a Cornish place name and became a first name largely through Winston Graham's Poldark novels, whose heroine, Demelza Carne, is a miner's daughter who marries Ross Poldark. The books and the later television adaptations made it known across Britain. It has a rhythmic, exotic sound and is closely linked to Cornwall, so it appeals to those with Cornish roots. The stress falls on the middle syllable. It makes a distinctive choice that is rarely heard but easy to spell.
Variants of Demelza
DemelzahDemelsaMelza
Demelza popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1981 Demelza ranked #471 in Ireland (4 babies) and #13,637 in the US (6 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demelza mean?
Demelza means "from demelza". From a Cornish place name, a village near Bodmin Moor.
How do you pronounce Demelza?
Demelza is pronounced deh-MEL-za.
What is the origin of Demelza?
Demelza is of Cornish origin. From a Cornish place name, a village near Bodmin Moor.