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