wordplay

The use of words in a clever or amusing way, as seen in puns or double entendres. A: "Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine! Get it?" B: "Ah yes, wordplay with 'eight' and 'ate'—a classic."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Rainer	RIE-ner (German)	German, Ancient Germanic
Allard	['æləd]
Placido	-	Italian
Lachina	-	Scottish
GÉRard	zhe-RAHR	French
Cecily	['sisili]