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1 trivia quiz  The Famously Dubbed coolicon
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.
Easy 10Q
1698 plays
May 02 07
wolfie001
2 trivia quiz  Wacky Nicknames (Mainly American) coolicon
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.
Average 10Q
1341 plays
Sep 16 07
deputygary
3 trivia quiz  Three Part Names icon
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!
Easy 10Q
1344 plays
Jan 27 07
RDA333a
4 trivia quiz  What's In A Name? A Rose By Any Other Name... icon
"...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?
Average 10Q
684 plays
Jan 03 08
zenitth
5 trivia quiz  Pseudonyms icon
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.
Tough 10Q
606 plays
Dec 31 07
hppybob
6 trivia quiz  Also Known As icon
Many people in history have gone by pseudonyms. This quiz looks at some of them.
Average 5Q
2640 plays
Nov 27 01
LadyCaitriona
7 trivia quiz  Famous Aliases icon
This quiz takes a look at some of the aliases that have been used by famous people.
Tough 10Q
765 plays
Sep 24 04
robert362
8 trivia quiz  Pen Names, Anyone?
Do you know your pen names? Here's your chance to find out...
Very Difficult 10Q
963 plays
Sep 17 00
thejazzkickazz gold
9 trivia quiz  One Name Wonders icon
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!
Average 15Q
1665 plays
Aug 29 04
honey2u
10 trivia quiz  Real Names of Famous People icon
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.
Tough 10Q
1842 plays
Nov 01 00
robert362
11 trivia quiz  The Real Name Game icon
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.
Average 10Q
1467 plays
Apr 22 01
mr.gazoo
12 trivia quiz  Aliases and Nicknames icon
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.
Tough 10Q
1017 plays
Jan 27 01
robert362
13 trivia quiz  Animal Nicknames II icon
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.
Average 10Q
771 plays
Jan 11 06
jmoskow gold
14 trivia quiz  Nicknames 1
Here is a quiz on the nicknames of some famous people. Good luck.
Average 10Q
1215 plays
Apr 02 01
steiny1 gold
15 trivia quiz  Nicknames icon
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..
Tough 10Q
951 plays
Dec 06 02
Flem-ish
16 trivia quiz  Animal Nicknames icon
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.
Average 15Q
1695 plays
Jan 18 04
jmoskow gold
17 trivia quiz  The Famous and their Nicknames icon
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.
Difficult 10Q
810 plays
Sep 01 02
Flem-ish
18 trivia quiz  One Name is Enough #2
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.
Average 15Q
1320 plays
Sep 04 01
finlady
19 trivia quiz  Nicknames Of The Famous icon
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.
Tough 10Q
1140 plays
Apr 28 03
kristian88
20 trivia quiz  Origins of False Names icon
Various people have taken (or created) false names for one (legitimate) reason or another. Here are a few.
Difficult 10Q
549 plays
Oct 29 02
robert362
21 trivia quiz  One Name Is Enough #1
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.
Difficult 10Q
792 plays
May 17 01
finlady
22 trivia quiz  What is in a Name? Part 1 icon
What is in a Name?
Very Difficult 10Q
555 plays
Dec 11 01
thejazzkickazz gold
23 trivia quiz  What is in a Name? Part 2
What is in a Name?
Difficult 5Q
399 plays
Dec 18 01
thejazzkickazz gold

Some sample questions from this category:

* Which famous outlaw of the Old West was using the name of 'Mr. Howard' at the time of his death?
* 'The Lady in Red' is legendary for betraying John Dillinger. What was her real name?
* What was the true name of 'The Elephant Man'?
* Mary Mallon is famous for what reason?
* 'The Three Faces of Eve' was a true story of multiple personality. Who was 'Eve'?
* Although his real first name was 'Bartholomew', this westerner also used 'William Barclay' before his last name.
* Why was Charles Stratton famous?
* 'Machine Gun' Kelly was a notorious gangster from the early part of the twentieth century. What was his real name?
* What was the first name of 'Kit' Carson, American frontiersman?
* ' Twiggy ' was whose nickname ?
* Who was nicknamed ' Broadway Joe '?
* Who was known as ' the man of a thousand faces '?
* Who was ' Old Hickory '?
* Who was the ' Louisville Lip '?
* Who was the ' Brockton Bomber '?
* Who was the ' Waltz King '?
* Who was the ' It Girl '?
* ' Gentleman Jim ' was the nickname of which of the following?
* Who was the ' Happy Warrior '?
* Who is Vladimir Illitch Oulianov?

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