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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mouth of the River Fal
- Origin
- Cornish/English (place name)
- Pronunciation
- FAL-muth
Falmouth is a place name from Cornwall and England, meaning "mouth of the River Fal." It's pronounced FAL-muth, and it carries a clear geographic story: a name rooted in where a river meets the sea. It's an uncommon, surname-style pick for parents who like names tied to a real place.
Meaning & Origin of Falmouth
Meaning: Mouth of the River Fal.
Origin: Cornish/English (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Falmouth
FAL-muthIPA /ˈfælməθ/
Popularity of Falmouth
Falmouth does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Falmouth mean?
Mouth of the River Fal. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Falmouth?
Falmouth is pronounced FAL-muth (IPA: /ˈfælməθ/).
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