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What are some of your favorite out of the ordinary names from history, religion, or fiction? Could be the name of a person, animal, place, etc.

I've really always liked the name Bellerephon from Greek mythology. I also like the name of the home planet of the Time Lords from Dr. Who, Gallifrey, as well as Rassilon, a Time Lord.

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[–] skybreaker@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ariadne. Princess of Crete who led Theseus through the labyrinth.

I like Greek mythological names and this one is beautiful.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Any idea how it's pronounced?

[–] skybreaker@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just listened to an audiobook of the same name. They pronounced it "Air-ee-odd-knee". But I actually like the pronunciation "Are-ee-odd-neigh" better. Emphasis on the "odd" in both cases.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Gracias, amigo.