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[Facts] Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?
Having watched a re-run of the Colin Dexter's famous TV- series "Inspector Morse", I wonder if Morse's first name, Endeavour, is really an existing name? Or did the writer, Colin Dexter, just make it up?I mean, 'to endeavour' is a verb, that's why I'm asking. A site about Inspector Morse says he was given the Christian name Endeavour due to his Quaker upbringing and his father's passion for Captain Cook (Huh? I don't get this).Anyway, I'd be glad if someone could tell me if Endeavour is really an existing (Christian) first name, and when people have begun using the name.Thanks in advance!Regards,Lucille
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Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Lucille  ·  10/2/2002, 4:09 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Angharad Hammond  ·  6/11/2022, 9:55 AM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  CNsgbsk  ·  9/19/2020, 4:06 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Neil  ·  3/4/2020, 1:33 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  None Business  ·  7/30/2018, 4:19 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Nanaea  ·  10/2/2002, 6:33 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Concerned  ·  7/25/2022, 9:31 AM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Yahalome  ·  10/4/2002, 12:54 PM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Anneza  ·  10/3/2002, 12:44 AM
Re: Is Endeavour really an existing male English first name?  ·  Daividh  ·  10/3/2002, 8:54 PM