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I've discovered the manga God Child by Kaori Yuki and like it a lot, but get a bit irritated at some anachronisms. There are, for example, a girl called Drew. And the story is set in England in the end of the 19th century. So, I have some questions about the names in the manga.

One character is called Riffael (nn Riff). Is this a "real" name?
Another character is called Mikaila. Is this spelling ever used in England?
A French maid is called Siobhan. I know the name is Irish, but has it ever been used in France, historically? I doubt it.
Could a man in the 19th century spell his name Dominique or only Dominic?
Is Katina used in England?
Is Grifford a "real" first name?
And were these names used in England before the 20th century:
Karen
Emile
Suzette
Neil
Alexis
Marjorie
Arina
Clyde
Allen

This message was edited by the author on June 1, 2008 at 3:11:07 PM

• Names from the manga God Child - were these used in England? - Ondinnonk (Caprice)  Jun 1 2008, 3:07:17 PM
  • Thanks for your answers! nm - Ondinnonk  Jun 5 2008, 2:25:21 AM
  • Siobhan in France - Lumia  Jun 2 2008, 1:07:20 AM
  • Re: Names from the manga God Child - were these used in England? - Cleveland Kent Evans  Jun 1 2008, 10:07:27 PM
  • Re: Names from the manga God Child - were these used in England? - Array  Jun 1 2008, 3:14:37 PM