Perranporth (EN) / Porthperan (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Perranzabuloe
Hundred: 
Pydarshire
Elements: 

Peran

This refers to the name of a person: 
name

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + Peran personal name
Historic forms: 
St Perins creeke 1577, Perranporth 1720, Perran Porth 1810.
English (1)
3693_Perranporth_EN_0.mp3
English (2)
3693_Perranporth_EN_2_0.mp3
Cornish (1)
3693_Perranporth_KW_0.mp3