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Mrs. Grundy
Mrs. Grundy
One who strongly values traditional propriety. In the Thomas Morton play Speed the Plough, Mrs. Grundy is a character known for her zeal for proper conduct. You can't wear jeans to this dinner party! Your grandmother will be there, and she is basically Mrs. Grundy!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Helga | | ['helgə] | |
| Yeva | | - | Russian, Armenian |
| Trishna | | - | Indian, Hindi |
| Sibylle | | zi-BUY-lə (German) | German, French |
| GÖKsu | | - | Turkish |
| Riina | | REE:-nah (Finnish) | Finnish, Estonian |