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ArchivesIs Endeavour really an existing male English first name?
Having watched a re-run of the Colin Dexter's famous TV- series "Inspector Morse", I wonder if Morse's first name, Endeavour, is really an existing name? Or did the writer, Colin Dexter, just make it up?
I mean, 'to endeavour' is a verb, that's why I'm asking. A site about Inspector Morse says he was given the Christian name Endeavour due to his Quaker upbringing and his father's passion for Captain Cook (Huh? I don't get this).
Anyway, I'd be glad if someone could tell me if Endeavour is really an existing (Christian) first name, and when people have begun using the name.
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Lucille
I mean, 'to endeavour' is a verb, that's why I'm asking. A site about Inspector Morse says he was given the Christian name Endeavour due to his Quaker upbringing and his father's passion for Captain Cook (Huh? I don't get this).
Anyway, I'd be glad if someone could tell me if Endeavour is really an existing (Christian) first name, and when people have begun using the name.
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Lucille
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