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goodness!
(My) goodness (gracious)!
a general expression of interest or mild amazement. Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then? "Goodness! I'm late!" said Kate, glancing at her watch. "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Cahyo | | - | Indonesian, Javanese |
| Glaucus | | - | Greek Mythology (Latinized) |
| Clarisa | | klah-REE-sah | Spanish |
| Veremund | | - | Ancient Germanic (Latinized) |
| Pancratius | | - | Ancient Greek (Latinized) |
| Nolan | | NO-lan | Irish, English |