[Opinions] Phryne & Peregrine (f)
Today I watched first two episodes of an Australian TV-series Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries which is a spin-off of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. The protagonist of the series is Peregrine Fisher who sets out to become a world-class private detective like her aunt Phryne Fisher from the original series.
I myself find both Phryne and Peregrine fascinating names. I like Phryne's sound, exotic vibe and historical background: I don't mind that it means "toad" or that it was a name of a famous courtesan (hetairai like the 4th-century BC Phryne were often educated and provided companionship along with sexual services). Peregrine, on the other hand, has been a strictly masculine name to me until I started to watch the series. There are many feminine names ending with "-ine", so why wouldn't Peregrine be too? What I like most about Peregrine is its spunkiness: there are also many nickname options like Perry, Perri(e) or even Pip.
What do you think of Phryne and Peregrine?
Formerly known as Remora L.
I myself find both Phryne and Peregrine fascinating names. I like Phryne's sound, exotic vibe and historical background: I don't mind that it means "toad" or that it was a name of a famous courtesan (hetairai like the 4th-century BC Phryne were often educated and provided companionship along with sexual services). Peregrine, on the other hand, has been a strictly masculine name to me until I started to watch the series. There are many feminine names ending with "-ine", so why wouldn't Peregrine be too? What I like most about Peregrine is its spunkiness: there are also many nickname options like Perry, Perri(e) or even Pip.
What do you think of Phryne and Peregrine?
Formerly known as Remora L.
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Phryne is pronounced as FRIE-nee.
Thank you!
Now I know how it's pronounced, I like Phryne. I don't like how it looks, though. I prefer Phrynei to give the EE sound at the end.
I really-like-almost-love Peregrine. To me, it's a wonderful unisex name.
I really-like-almost-love Peregrine. To me, it's a wonderful unisex name.