Demelza Name Meaning and Origin

Gender: Girl
Origin: Cornish
Meaning: The house in the meadow
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Demelza Name Meaning and Origin

Demelza is of Cornish origin and is traditionally feminine. Its exact meaning is somewhat uncertain, but it is often believed to be derived from a place name in Cornwall, specifically from the village of Demelza. The name might be linked to the Cornish words “de” meaning “house” or “homestead,” and “melza” which could refer to a meadow or a field, thus potentially meaning “the house in the meadow” or “home in the field.” Demelza gained popularity largely due to the character Demelza Carne from Winston Graham’s Poldark novels, making it known to a broader audience.