Love
Derived from the Cornish word 'kerensa', which translates directly to 'love'. It is a modern revival name from Cornwall, reflecting a heritage of Celtic linguistic roots similar to Welsh and Breton.
Less common today
Kerensa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,653 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the gothic novel 'Mistress of Mellyn' · Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
