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cry for the moon
cry for the moon
To make an impractical or unreasonable request, especially one that is unlikely to happen. Oh, you want a later curfew, huh? Well, you're crying for the moon—11 o'clock is late enough!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Dorian | | DAWR-ee-ən (English) | English, French |
| Annabelle | | AN-ə-bel (English) | English, French |
| Catherin | | KATH-ə-rin, KATH-rin | English (Rare) |
| Rylan | | RIE-lən | English (Modern) |
| Deorwine | | - | Anglo-Saxon |
| Basmath | | BAS-math (English) | Biblical, Biblical Latin |