Trelawny
Cornish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Trelawny
Trelawny derives from Cornish place names, specifically from "Tre" (homestead) combined with "Lawny," meaning a settlement or farm associated with the Lawny family in Cornwall.
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Etymology
Trelawny derives from Cornish place names, specifically from "Tre" (homestead) combined with "Lawny," meaning a settlement or farm associated with the Lawny family in Cornwall. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, and gained historical prominence through the Trelawny family of Cornwall, including Bishop Jonathan Trelawny who was imprisoned during the reign of James II.
Trelawny currently ranks #3,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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