The first recorded instance of the name Jessica is in William Shakespeare’s play "The Merchant of Venice" in which Jessica is the daughter of the Jewish moneylender Shylock. It is believed that ...
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Jessica, Miranda, Sebastian, and more baby names invented or inspired by Shakespeare characters
What's in a name? A lot, it turns out. If you're a theater buff, history lover, or literature fan, consider the works of the Bard for inspiration. With 37 plays full of characters ranging from the ...
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