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    Why is it that our moon is the only moon in the solar system without a proper name? I think it deserves better than just "moon". Any ideas?
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    The moon is definitely a female entity

    I think "Karen" is a good option, although "Veronica" has potential
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    ... Teressa ... kinda the female version of Terrestrial ...
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    The Greeks used to call it 'Selene'
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    And the Romans called it Luna, but the goddess associated with Luna was more often known as Diana Lucifera
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    (let's see who watched that movie/cartoon) ...
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    The moon is definitely a female entity

    I think "Karen" is a good option, although "Veronica" has potential
    I also think so
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    Hey jezzicaz789, welcome to the forum.

    You have entered through the back door. Your two posts were made to old threads. Nothing wrong with that, but how about going to the Welcome section, and telling us a bit about yourself.

    Incedentally, our moon does have a name. It is called Luna.
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    I thought it was Luna?
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    'Luna' works for me!
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