Fictional CharacterBritishFictional — Daniel Deronda
Deronda
Protagonist of 'Daniel Deronda' by George Eliot
Biography
Protagonist of George Eliot's 1876 novel 'Daniel Deronda.' A mysterious young man who discovers his Jewish heritage and becomes devoted to Jewish cultural restoration.
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British
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Daniel Deronda
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Deronda
American origin
“A feminine formation of the 'Der-' family, with the '-onda' suffix (as in Rhonda or Yolanda). Deronda combines strength with lyrical femininity, offering a name that feels both modern and musically pleasant. The name reflects creative gender-specific naming within African-American naming traditions.”