to the quick

1. To the exposed flesh, especially that which is tender. I've bitten my fingernails to the quick, and still, I can't stop myself!

2. To the deepest, most fragile part of oneself. Typically used to describe emotional wounds. I can't even look at her right now—that hurtful remark cut me right to the quick.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Anamarija	-	Croatian, Macedonian
Alexander	a-lig-ZAN-dər (English), ah-lek-SAHN-der (German), ah-lək-SAHN-dər (Dutch), AW-lek-sawn-der (Hungarian)	English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Hungarian, Slovak, Biblical, Ancient
Franciscus	frahn-SIS-kus (Dutch)	Late Roman, Dutch
Athanasios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
HjÖRdis	YUUR-dis	Swedish
Clemency	KLEM-ənt-see	English (Rare)