Evel Knievel



Evel Knievel

Jocular slang for someone who engages in dangerous stunts. Evel Knievel was an American daredevil known for performing dangerous motorcycle jumps. Hey, Evel Knievel, if I hear about you jumping trash cans on your bike again, you'll be grounded for a month!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Maximilianmahk-see-MEE-lee-ahn (German), mak-si-MIL-ee-ən (English), mak-si-MIL-yən (English)German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
EdgarED-gər (English), ed-GAHR (French)English, French
Babur['ba:bʊə]
Meeks[mi:ks]
MÓR RÍOghain-Irish Mythology
DaedalusDED-ə-ləs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)