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Quiz about Girls Names
Quiz about Girls Names

Girls' Names Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of the meaning of girls' names.

A multiple-choice quiz by nimaine. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
nimaine
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
100,048
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
6899
Last 3 plays: CmdrK (7/10), Guest 86 (3/10), Guest 204 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This is the elegant name of the Roman Moon Goddess. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This name means "Happy Victory" in Greek. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This name is the Swedish diminutive of Margaret. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Its meaning is obscure, but it possibly derives from "Gift of Isis". Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A favourite name in medieval times, derived from the Old German for "Battle Strength". Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This name became popular in the nineteenth century, thanks to Bellini's opera of the same name. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In Hebrew, this name means "princess". Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One of the 'virtue' names which became popular with the Puritans in seventeenth century England. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This is a modern name, from the name of the month. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Shakespeare's most romantic heroine bore this name. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 18 2024 : CmdrK: 7/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 86: 3/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 204: 7/10
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Feb 17 2024 : Guest 166: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This is the elegant name of the Roman Moon Goddess.

Answer: Diana

It has been used regularly in England since the sixteenth century, the most famous bearer being Diana, Princess of Wales.
2. This name means "Happy Victory" in Greek.

Answer: Eunice

It is classically pronouned 'Unissay', not 'Uniss', which is the usual modern version.
3. This name is the Swedish diminutive of Margaret.

Answer: Greta

Greta became popular in the 1930s due to film actress Greta Garbo.
4. Its meaning is obscure, but it possibly derives from "Gift of Isis".

Answer: Isadora

The most famous bearer was the American dancer of the 1920s, Isadora Duncan.
5. A favourite name in medieval times, derived from the Old German for "Battle Strength".

Answer: Matilda

The French name Maude has the same meaning.
6. This name became popular in the nineteenth century, thanks to Bellini's opera of the same name.

Answer: Norma

Norma is probably derived from the Latin word meaning "rule".
7. In Hebrew, this name means "princess".

Answer: Sarah

The original Sarah was Abraham's wife.
8. One of the 'virtue' names which became popular with the Puritans in seventeenth century England.

Answer: Verity

A lovely name with the advantage that it cannot easily be shortened.
9. This is a modern name, from the name of the month.

Answer: April

Every woman is one in a million, but how many are one in twelve?
10. Shakespeare's most romantic heroine bore this name.

Answer: Juliet

Shakespeare probably adapted it from the Italian Giulietta, which is a pet form of the Italian form of Julia.
Source: Author nimaine

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