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Mrs. Grundy
Mrs. Grundy
One who strongly values traditional propriety. In the Thomas Morton play Speed the Plough, Mrs. Grundy is a character known for her zeal for proper conduct. You can't wear jeans to this dinner party! Your grandmother will be there, and she is basically Mrs. Grundy!
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Werknesh | | - | Eastern African, Amharic |
Olle | | - | Swedish |
Peredur | | pe-RE-deer (Welsh Mythology) | Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance |
Nethaniah | | neth-ə-NIE-ə (English) | Biblical |
Damon | | DAY-mən (English) | Greek Mythology, English |
Agaue | | - | Greek Mythology |