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That's Not Their Name
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Throughout history, an extraordinary number of famous and infamous people have acted under false names. Simply choose the real name of each person in the question.
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Average
10 Q
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conbreking
Nov 11 09
699 plays
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The Famously Dubbed
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There is, perhaps, no greater honor than being given a nickname that's known and spoken of worldwide. I've created this quiz to see if you can identify some of the more well-known ones. Enjoy.
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Average
10 Q
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wolfie001
May 02 07
2406 plays
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Wacky Nicknames (Mainly American)
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Throughout history certain notables have managed to pick up some very interesting nicknames. This quiz will test your knowledge of a few of the wackiest of the wacky.
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Average
10 Q
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deputygary
Sep 16 07
1830 plays
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Three Part Names
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Some people use first and last names while others settle for one name like Madonna. The following questions relate to people who use a three-part name. See how many you can guess. Good luck!
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Easy
10 Q
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RDA333a
Jan 27 07
1818 plays
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What's In A Name? A Rose By Any Other Name...
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"...What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet..." says Juliet in Shakespeare's play. But would success, fame and glory be just as sweet if these people had used their birth names?
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Average
10 Q
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zenitth
Jan 03 08
873 plays
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That's Not My Name
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In honour of a challenge, I have decided to author a quiz about people who don't quite go by their given name. Let's see if you can figure it out!
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Average
10 Q
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swgolde
Jul 30 09
1113 plays
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What's in a Name? (Part 2)
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Do you know a person, place or thing that is commonly referred to by another name? Well this is the quiz for you! For instance Richard Nixon was called "Tricky Dicky". Test yourself on these.
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Feb 26 09
1425 plays
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One Name Wonders
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From Zeus to Napoleon to Eminem, so many people through out history have become famous with just one name. See if you can figure out which 'One Name Wonder' I'm describing in each question. Good Luck!
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Average
15 Q
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honey2u
Aug 29 04
2427 plays
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Pseudonyms
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This quiz regards people's pseudonyms, whether for purposes of writing or war. It will involve anyone from fiction or history. It also includes anyone who has legally changed their name.
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Average
10 Q
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hppybob
Dec 31 07
753 plays
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Also Known As
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Many people in history have gone by pseudonyms. This quiz looks at some of them.
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Average
5 Q
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LadyCaitriona
Nov 27 01
3093 plays
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Pen Names, Anyone?
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Do you know your pen names? Here's your chance to find out...
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Sep 17 00
1044 plays
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The Real Name Game
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I'll give you the real name of a well known personality from the political or entertainment world, from the present or the past. Then, you find who I'm talking about.
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Average
10 Q
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mr.gazoo
Apr 22 01
1773 plays
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Famous Aliases
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This quiz takes a look at some of the aliases that have been used by famous people.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 24 04
885 plays
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Animal Nicknames II
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Here is a fun and easy quiz. Animal nicknames have been adopted for athletes, entertainers, and even fictional characters. See how many you know. Have fun.
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Average
10 Q
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jmoskow
Jan 11 06
930 plays
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Real Names of Famous People
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Do you know the real names of these prominent people? You must provide the actual name when I provide the nickname or give the middle name when I provide the initial.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Nov 01 00
2178 plays
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Aliases and Nicknames
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Entertainers and writers aren't the only people who change their names. See if you can recognize the real identity of the people who have used the following names.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 27 01
1113 plays
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Nicknames 1
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Here is a quiz on the nicknames of some famous people. Good luck.
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Average
10 Q
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steiny1
Apr 02 01
1467 plays
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Nicknames
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In this quiz you have to identify who some popular nicknames were given to. Mostly celebrities from past or present, but there is also the occasional exception, in one case even an animal nickname. Good luck..
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Tough
10 Q
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flem-ish
Dec 06 02
1068 plays
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The Famous and their Nicknames
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There is probably no greater claim to fame than having acquired the status of a nickname that's known worldwide, such as the "Iron Lady" or "Elvis the Pelvis." See which of these you can identify.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Sep 01 02
918 plays
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Animal Nicknames
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Here is a fun and easy quiz. Animal nicknames have been adopted for athletes, entertainers, and even fictional characters. See how many you know. Have fun.
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Average
15 Q
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jmoskow
Jan 18 04
1965 plays
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One Name is Enough #2
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This quiz is easier than the first one. Some people, and cartoon characters go by just one name. Example: Who is Yogi Bear's side-kick? Answer: Booboo. Hope you have fun.
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Average
15 Q
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finlady
Sep 04 01
1518 plays
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Nicknames Of The Famous
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Many famous people throughout history have been given nicknames, some nice ones and some quite derogatory ones. I hope you enjoy this bundle of famous nicknames.
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Tough
10 Q
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kristian88
Apr 28 03
1278 plays
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Origins of False Names
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Various people have taken (or created) false names for one (legitimate) reason or another. Here are a few.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Oct 29 02
645 plays
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What is in a Name? Part 1
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Dec 11 01
624 plays
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One Name Is Enough #1
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Why bother with two names when people know you just as well by one? See if you know these 'One Name People'. Example: 'Like a Virgin' singer_________ (Madonna). Be careful of spelling.
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Difficult
10 Q
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finlady
May 17 01
861 plays
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What is in a Name? Part 2
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Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Dec 18 01
462 plays
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