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in reply to a message by clevelandkentevans
Great column, as always!
I wonder if Shakespeare's play caused Regan to appear as a feminine name in 1946 after a long, long time. It would be rare since names used in theatre aren't commonly used in real life, although there are some few exceptions (Araminta, Cordelia). Regan as a masculine name could be a variant of Reagan, which was somewhat established by that time (https://www.behindthename.com/top/beyond?name=Regan&gender=&type=percent).
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I wonder if Shakespeare's play caused Regan to appear as a feminine name in 1946 after a long, long time. It would be rare since names used in theatre aren't commonly used in real life, although there are some few exceptions (Araminta, Cordelia). Regan as a masculine name could be a variant of Reagan, which was somewhat established by that time (https://www.behindthename.com/top/beyond?name=Regan&gender=&type=percent).
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
Rate my PNLs: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145665
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/215535/145666
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