Meaning: Fort of Maeldaf
The story
Demelza comes from a Cornish place name. It became a personal name in the twentieth century, with the Poldark stories helping bring it to wider attention.
Nicknames
- Mel
- Melza
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Demelza comes from English and Cornish.
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