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How come?
How did that come about?; Why? Sally: I have to go to the doctor. Mary: How come? Sally: I'm sick, silly. John: I have to leave now. Bill: How come? John: I just have to, that's all. Henry: How come you always put your right shoe on first? Rachel: Do I have to have a reason for something like that?
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Wynfor | | - | Welsh |
| InÊS | | ee-NESH | Portuguese |
| Thecla | | - | Dutch (Rare), Late Greek (Latinized) |
| Tomas | | ['tɔməs] | |
| ZsÓFia | | ZHO-fee-aw | Hungarian |
| Roxanne | | rahk-SAN (English), rok-SAHN (French) | English, French |