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It has the word "Fate" included in it and could stand for destiny in way

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I cannot help giggling when I hear the voice of "Pride and Prejudice" character Mr. Collins droning about how Lady Catherine "often condescends to drive by my humble abode in her little phaeton...and ponies." Perhaps Stagecoach and Ponycart could be siblings?

I just love this name. I'm going to name my son this.

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Fate
Lil phate-phate
baby fate

Meanings and history of the name Phaeton: | Edit

Phaeton: A light, four-wheeled open carriage, usually drawn by a pair of horses. Later used to mean an open-topped touring car.

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