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Demelza

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Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 03:29

Thought on Demelza, go!

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Alexandrine · 14/08/2025 15:56

Nope. Demented Demelza for me, sorry (although tbf there are far worse names out there). I do like other names used in Poldark like Morwenna and Verity though.

dizzydizzydizzy · 14/08/2025 11:11

I know it as children's hospice.

www.demelza.org.uk/

Navigatinglife100 · 14/08/2025 11:06

I was going to be a Kezia! Until I was actually born and Mum said I was too scruffy haired for a Kezia and changed it completely before registering me!

dotdotdotdash · 14/08/2025 10:46

I agree it has a witchy vibe… I know you didn’t ask for suggestions but regardless, Kezia or Beatrix have a similar feel

INeedAnotherAlibi · 14/08/2025 10:42

I went to school with a Demelza. If anyone commented on it being unusual she’d just shrug and say ‘My Mum loves Poldark!’. She did have to spell it out to people though.
I do like the name. If you love it, go for it!
When I was pregnant, I loved the idea of Bellatrix. H was a firm no! 😆

Avocadohoho · 14/08/2025 10:38

I don’t like it, it’s harsh sounding. I know one and she uses a nickname.

ExistentialThreat · 14/08/2025 09:54

@BillieNoM888 - ah, I did not know that! Still love it though. Although I think my favourite Cornish name is Loveday.

BillieNoM888 · 14/08/2025 09:52

@ExistentialThreat , it's the name of a Cornish hamlet that Winston Graham borrowed to name a character in a novel. WG died in 2003.
Meaning, origin and history of the name Demelza - Behind the Name

I wouldn't use it

WutheringBites · 14/08/2025 09:26

Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 07:12

Kind of links, not strong. It's a name of a place in Cornwall.

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Ooh it is - and means “hill fort”

i think it’s quite cute, but then I havered over Gertrude for a girls name, so I might not be the wisest of advice 😂

Wolfpinkola · 14/08/2025 08:09

No

Dippythedino · 14/08/2025 08:09

There is a children's hospice near me called Demelza's Children's Hospice so it's a no from me.

My favourite name of the moment is Azalea.

MrsMoastyToasty · 14/08/2025 08:09

I prefer Carenza/Kerenza. It was actually on our shortlist for DS had he been a girl. We have no connection to Cornwall, but I liked the name when we used to watch Time Team and it was the name of one of the archaeologists.

TheaBrandt1 · 14/08/2025 08:04

Agree about demented witch vibes not the feel most would want for a gorgeous newborn!

Another Cornish name is Kerenza knew one but she was utterly bonkers as an adult.

Navigatinglife100 · 14/08/2025 07:34

Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 07:15

It's strange. People take names from all over. But never get asked this. Cornwall is in England. Yet people call their kids names like Gwen, Frieda, Amy, Lukas, Clara but people don't mention it?

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Because its relatively rare, even down here.

Possibly because it doesn't really have a link to a meaning, just to a Fort.

But if you love it, go ahead. I know 2 Demelzas. One well and she's a lovely little girl - so I tend to associate it with her, and it's all positive.

Berlinlover · 14/08/2025 07:34

It makes me think of dementia and a witch. Awful name.

taxidriver · 14/08/2025 07:31

i guess it depends where you live op

Jewelanemone · 14/08/2025 07:31

I love it, reminds me of Cornwall! 🙂 I also like Merryn.

taxidriver · 14/08/2025 07:29

demelza house is what springs to mind
or demelza charity

smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 14/08/2025 07:29

My immediate thoughts was the childrens hospice but maybe that is kent specific.

Moreteaandchocolate · 14/08/2025 07:28

My first reaction was that I don’t like it - not sure why - it sounds a bit dated and witchy. But it could grow on me and Demi for short is lovely.

inkognitha · 14/08/2025 07:26

Nope

TheaBrandt1 · 14/08/2025 07:25

Alberta

TheaBrandt1 · 14/08/2025 07:25

Lorelei
Augusta
Lark

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 14/08/2025 07:23

LemondrizzleShark · 14/08/2025 07:20

It’s a child hospice round here, so definitely not if you live in the south east

www.demelza.org.uk/about

I’m in Kent and that’s what I immediately thought of.

CagneyNYPD1 · 14/08/2025 07:21

I like the name Demelza but in London/South East, it is the name of a charity that provides hospice care for children. So for that reason, it would be a no from me. Sadly, as I do like the name and I’m a Poldark fan.