Demelza Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Demelza Name at a Glance

Name	Demelza
Meaning	Fortified. A Cornish place name sometimes used as a first name. Famous bearer: Demelza was the heroine of British author Winston Graham's Poldark novels.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Demelza Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Demelza means “Fortified. A Cornish place name sometimes used as a first name. Famous bearer: Demelza was the heroine of British author Winston Graham's Poldark novels”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Demelza Name Origin

Our database records Demelza under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Demelza a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Demelza is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Demelza

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