Enys
Cornish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Enys
Enys is a Cornish name meaning "greenstone" or "green," derived from the Cornish word "enys" which relates to stone or mineral formations.
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Etymology
Enys is a Cornish name meaning "greenstone" or "green," derived from the Cornish word "enys" which relates to stone or mineral formations. The name is primarily used in Cornwall and Cornish communities, reflecting the region's Celtic heritage and historical use of local geographic and geological terms in naming practices.
Enys currently ranks #3,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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