A Dash of Cornish Names

GIRLS

Adnis - a Cornish version of Agnes, according to Rev. John Bannister in his book A Glossary of Cornish Names.

Moudlin - a Cornish version of Magdalene, according to Bannister.


BOYS

Ackey - a Cornish nickname for Hercules or Archelaus, according to Bannister.

Atty - a Cornish nickname for Arthur, according to Bannister.

Mehal - a Cornish version of Michael, according to Bannister.

Zaggy - a Cornish nickname for Zachariah, according to Bannister.