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Coincidence---I just started watching "Poldark" last night, which takes place in Cornwall, and there's a character in it named Demelza. Perhaps this is an anachronism, as "Poldark" takes place in the eighteenth century and this site says Demelza has been used as a give name only since the mid-20th century.

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I know this sounds really ignorant, but if I saw Demelza in a vacuum, I would never think it's Cornish. It looks Spanish to me.

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I agree with both you and your boyfriend. It's interesting, but it's also a bit ridiculous and it does sound like a Disney villain. I think it's plain ugly also.

I agree with your boyfriend. It sounds like a Disney villain.

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I think I'd go all out and name her Demelza St. Valentine, or something. :P

I like it and Disney is definitely not the first thing I think of.

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Middles are tough on this one:
Demelza Gale
Demelza Ylvi
Demelza Helene
Demelza Francette
Demelza Willow
Demelza Shane
Demelza Violet
Demelza Bernardine
Demelza Laurel
Demelza Faye
Demelza Constance

I absolutely adore Demelza, it's my second favourite girls' name right now. I love that it's different, and unusual, but still a pretty name with history behind it and interesting origins. I fell in love with it after watching the new Poldark adaptation last year. I love a good character association, and she helped give the headstrong, feisty, slightly wild feel that Demelza gives off to me. It doesn't come across as 'Disney' to me, maybe as I have a far stronger and better connection, but I have heard comments that it sounds like a Disney villain akin to Ursula. That doesn't bother me at all though; in my opinion Demelza has a far more pleasant, energetic, zesty sound. Anyway, awesome name, plenty of potential, I love, love, love Demelza!

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My combo is Demelza Georgiana Clio, so I'm very attached to Demelza Georgiana (George-ee-AH-nuh) and Demelza Clio, particularly the latter. Anyway, other suggestions:
Demelza Alice
Demelza Juno
Demelza Fae/Faye
Demelza Pippa
Demelza Pippi
Demelza Georgie
Demelza Winter
Demelza Snow
Demelza Lily
Demelza Vivienne
Demelza Arwen/Anwen
Demelza Jane
Demelza Hope
Demelza May

This message was edited 8/8/2016, 10:49 AM

I think its beautiful and I have liked it since I saw Poldark.

It's cool and unusual, but I wish it didn't remind me of the word "dementia".

I love Cornish names. My grandfather was a Cornishman and a Cornish speaker.

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That said, Demelza isn't my favourite. But it would go with lots of things..

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Keeping with the Cornish theme, how about

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Demelza Loveday

This message was edited 8/8/2016, 2:39 PM

It's a placename that wasn't used as a name until Winston Graham put it in his books (first use was in 1951, six years after the first book was published) and it didn't take off until the 70s tv series of said books happened. So I feel it's of slightly dodgy provenance. It is a good invention though, and definitely memorable.

I like it, because my mum considered calling me this name, but just wasn't game enough! What about:

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Demelza Kate
Demelza Grace
Demelza Phoebe
Demelza Cleo
Demelza Charlotte
Demelza Violet
Demelza Nancy
Demelza Lily
Demelza Jane
Demelza Juliet
Demelza Faith
Demelza Shiloh
Demelza Willow
Demelza Eden
Demelza Evelyn
Demelza Ruby
Demelza Ruth
Demelza Rain
Demelza Ivy
Demelza Poppy
Demelza Patience

Ooh, nice! *adds to list*

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how about...

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Demelza Brynn
Demelza Cassidy
Demelza Chloe
Demelza Corinne
Demelza Faye
Demelza Grace
Demelza Helene (Huh-LAYNE)
Demelza Jaclyn
Demelza Jade
Demelza Jane
Demelza Kathleen
Demelza Katrine
Demelza Lorraine
Demelza Louise
Demelza Lynn
Demelza Marie
Demelza Maureen
Demelza Paige
Demelza Pauline
Demelza Quinn
Demelza Therese