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Shakespearean Names?

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LadyCressida · 08/01/2010 11:09

My family have a tradition of using Shakespearean names but I'm not sure there are any left that are any good! Can anyone suggest any they think are nice?

I've had a good idea for a boy, but if I have a girl I am a bit stuck!

My name is Cressida and also already taken are Cordelia, Hermione, Ophelia, Phyllida and Imogen.

Perhaps I will just have to widen the theme to literary or mythological names...

Cheers!

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Heated · 08/01/2010 11:16

What a lovely tradition!

Personal favourites are Helena & the feisty and quick-witted Beatrice/

Others:
Rosaline/d
Emilia
Iris
Jessica
Miranda
Phoebe
Viola
Perdita (although maybe ppl think dalmations these days!)
Katherine
Juliet
Constance
Alice

Lionstar · 08/01/2010 11:15

Juliet, Hero, Beatrice, Dorcas, Nerissa, Rosalind, Viola ...

Iklboo · 08/01/2010 11:13

Emilia (Mrs Iago)
Getrude
Helena
Isabella
Katherina
Lavinia

(not a Bard Buff - I looked at this site )

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