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18 quizzes and 237 trivia questions.
1.
  What A Great Name! Where Did It Come From?    
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
People's names have such interesting roots and origins. Some come from the world around us, some from pages of books, and others directly from television shows and movies. Categorize these into their appropriate beginnings.
Average, 12 Qns, stephgm67, Jul 04 26
Average
stephgm67 gold member
Jul 04 26
276 plays
2.
  Meaningful Biblical Names   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Can you match the name from the Bible with its meaning on the left?
Average, 15 Qns, reedy, Mar 24 23
Average
reedy gold member
Mar 24 23
219 plays
3.
  What's in a Name? Test   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A-Z - how well do you know your names? Mind how you go - logic may help, but there are a few red herrings!
Difficult, 25 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Apr 13 24
Difficult
ArleneRimmer
Apr 13 24
5155 plays
4.
  Can You Name These Children?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The small, cherub-faced baby lays against the pale hands of her mother...no doubt a gift of God, but what should the child be named?
Tough, 10 Qns, Ryobaby, Nov 22 11
Tough
Ryobaby
3797 plays
5.
  Don't You Hate It When...?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Don't you hate it when you go through the trouble to explain a name, how to say it, spell it or what it means, and then they get it wrong anyway! Look at these often misunderstood or otherwise confusing names to see how many you know.
Tough, 10 Qns, shuehorn, Sep 27 11
Tough
shuehorn gold member
1074 plays
6.
  Baby Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name given to a new child is often one of the hardest decisions new parents have to make. What do you know about the popularity of specific names through the 20th century?
Difficult, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Jun 05 12
Difficult
TonyTheDad gold member
3693 plays
7.
  Behind the Name - A to Z of First Names    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The etymology and history of first names is fascinating (well, to some it is)! So, if your name is in this quiz of popular names from different years/countries, what does it mean? (None beginning with Q, U nor X - sorry!)
Tough, 25 Qns, Engadine, Aug 10 17
Tough
Engadine
1055 plays
8.
  Meanings of First Names    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I will give you either a masculine or feminine first name. You choose the correct meaning.
Tough, 20 Qns, ravenskye, Apr 05 08
Tough
ravenskye
2700 plays
9.
  Knowing Me, Knowing You    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever heard a name and wondered where it came from? How about I give you ten of them to start?
Tough, 10 Qns, Jazmee27, Aug 26 10
Tough
Jazmee27
847 plays
10.
  Tough What's in a Name? Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What's in a name - see if you can find out from this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, TriviaPrince5S, Sep 20 18
Tough
TriviaPrince5S
2557 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Which of the following boys' names beginning with 'W' was purportedly the eleventh most popular name in the USA in 2002?

From Quiz "Behind the Name - A to Z of First Names"




11.
  Oh, Baby!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever wonder what your name means or where it originated? Take this quiz to find out about the many different names we have in our world.
Tough, 10 Qns, keh1121, Feb 26 09
Tough
keh1121
1675 plays
12.
  First Names: Meanings And Origins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once first names have been given, few of us pay any further attention to what they mean or where they come from. Yet some origins may surprise us. See for yourself.
Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 17 11
Difficult
flem-ish
3007 plays
13.
  Meanings of Country Singers Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about how well you know what many famous country singers names mean. I got the info about what the names mean from a website called "Make Way For Baby".
Tough, 10 Qns, caitlynnl, Jan 10 11
Tough
caitlynnl
1099 plays
14.
  A Rose by any Other Name...    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Your name should be a clue to your personality, right? Well, something tells me that isn't always true. Can you match up the correct name to the meaning?
Tough, 15 Qns, laughinggirl, Oct 28 18
Tough
laughinggirl
955 plays
15.
  Etymology of Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A miscellany of questions relating to the etymology of certain names.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, napkintosh, Oct 25 22
Very Difficult
napkintosh
Oct 25 22
1984 plays
16.
  15 What's in a Name? Questions    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz, you are given a meaning and you have to match it to the name that it is defining.
Difficult, 15 Qns, ashalia, Jul 03 11
Difficult
ashalia
1266 plays
17.
  What's That Name Mean?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all know that different names have different origins and meanings, but do you know your Alexanders from your Angelinas?
Difficult, 10 Qns, 02hicksone, Mar 06 05
Difficult
02hicksone
696 plays
18.
  Name That Meaning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz, so I hope everyone enjoys it!
Difficult, 10 Qns, piercedfairy, Sep 30 21
Difficult
piercedfairy
Sep 30 21
952 plays

Male and Female Names Trivia Questions
1. What does the name Elizabeth mean?

From Quiz Oh, Baby!

Answer: "Oath of God"

The name Elizabeth is a Biblical term, Elizabeth being the mother of John the Baptist. There are many other forms of this name, including Belle, Elisa, Elsa, Helsa, Isabel, Libbey, Liz, Lizzy, and Ysabel.

2. The singer of "Born to Fly" is named Sara Evans. Her first name means what?

From Quiz Meanings of Country Singers Names

Answer: princess

The name Sara is of both Hebrew and Spanish origin. "Born to Fly" was from her album of the same name.

3. Andrea is a Greek name that means what?

From Quiz Name That Meaning

Answer: Manly

'Rescued' is the meaning of the Greek name Andromeda, like the TV series. 'From the town of Ardres, France' is the meaning of the English name Andren and 'older sister' is the meaning of the Japanese name Aneko.

4. In 2002, purportedly the most popular girl's name in the USA beginning with 'A' was which of the names given?

From Quiz Behind the Name - A to Z of First Names

Answer: Alexis

Alexis is a female variant of the name Alexius, from the Greek Alexios, meaning 'helper or defender'. Abigail is a Biblical name from the Hebrew Abigayil, meaning 'my father is joy'. Anne is the English variant of the name Hannah, from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'favour or grace'. Ashley is from a surname meaning 'ash tree clearing' in Old English.

5. Who is a "Little Champion"?

From Quiz A Rose by any Other Name...

Answer: Carlin

Carlin is Irish Gaelic. Trevor is also Irish Gaelic, and it means "prudent". Steven is Greek, and it means "crown". Frederick means "ruler in peace", and it comes from Old German.

6. Many Italian male names can be changed to female names (or vice versa) quite easily. How?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: change the ending

Here's an example: Antonio -> Antonia, Michele -> Michela, Mario -> Maria, you get the picture. This is only a general rule but it covers most of my family (which is huge).

7. This 'nerdy' name was actually amongst the top 50 for each of the first 4 decades of the 20th century. (It was #390 for the 1990's.)

From Quiz Baby Names

Answer: Eugene

This Greek-based name was the name for 4 popes. It had a run of popularity from 1875 to the 1940's, but is in limbo now. (My dad is Eugene, but he goes by Gene.)

8. This name is of Hebrew origin. It means: 'The Lord is gracious, gift of God'. What is this name?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: John

James and Jacob mean 'one who replaces', and Isaac means 'he who laughs'.

9. What does the name ALEXANDER mean?

From Quiz Meanings of First Names

Answer: protector of men

10. One of my classmates is named Anastasia. Recently, I learned that her name is of Greek origin. What is the closest translation?

From Quiz Knowing Me, Knowing You

Answer: Resurrection

Anastasia can be shortened to the nickname Ana, but its meaning is entirely different--as is the root language. Ana is actually Hebrew for "grace" or "favor". Other variations of Ana include Ann, Anna, Annette and Annie. Source: Parents Connect Website

11. Which name belongs to the meaning, "Little wolf"?

From Quiz Oh, Baby!

Answer: Lowell

Lowell is a male name whose origin is Old French. Its other forms are Lovell and Lowe.

12. The first name of Taylor Swift, who sings "Tim McGraw", means what?

From Quiz Meanings of Country Singers Names

Answer: tailor

Taylor is of English origin. Although "Tim McGraw" never made it to #1, it did reach #6 when it was released from her album "Taylor Swift".

13. Lynn is an American name that means...

From Quiz Name That Meaning

Answer: From the name Linda or Lyndon

'Meadow near the brook', 'beautiful waterfall', and 'flexible' are the meanings of the English names Lynley, Lynne, and Lyndon, respectively.

14. Across the world there are thousands of versions of names. If we translated them into English however many would be the same. If we translated Gianni or Giovannotti, - what name would it be in English?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: John

If your name was any of those listed in the question - upon moving to English speaking countries those that couldn't pronounce your real name - would call you John or Joe.

15. This name means 'stranger'.

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Barbara

Benjamin is Hebrew for 'son of the right hand'. Belinda means beautiful (French) or serpent (Italian). Brian means 'strong' and is a favourite in Ireland. 'Barbara' is the feminine of 'barbaros' which was a term of scorn used by the Greeks for non-Greeks.

16. This girl's name means 'little rock' in French.

From Quiz Baby Names

Answer: Rochelle

My daughter's middle name. 8-) The others are all related, from the Hebrew meaning 'little lamb'.

17. What "surprise" is hidden behind the name "Melanie"?

From Quiz First Names: Meanings And Origins

Answer: the dark one

Melittas or Melissas are honey-bees Melas is Greek for black.

18. This name is of Hebrew origin. It means 'a father's source of joy'. What is this name?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Abigail

Mary means 'the perfect one, bitter, with sorrow', Allison means 'famous, saintly, honest' and Jessica means 'one with wealth'.

19. What does the Slavic girl's name BRINA mean?

From Quiz Meanings of First Names

Answer: protector

20. Which would be a logical pair of names (in regard to similarity of meaning) for twin girls?

From Quiz Etymology of Names

Answer: Melissa and Deborah

Melissa and Deborah both mean 'bee,' the former in Greek and the latter in Hebrew. Daphne and Phoebe mean 'laurel' and 'light,' {respectively;} Gita and Mala mean 'good' and 'bad,' {respectively;} and Rue and Misty mean 'regret' and 'covered by mist,' respectively.

21. The little daughter is born with fair skin, yellowish hair, and a wide toothless smile. She reminds you of the beautiful lily flower. Which name's meaning suits this beautiful girl?

From Quiz Can You Name These Children?

Answer: Liliana

Although all these names have the first letters 'lil', only Liliana actually means 'lilies' in Latin. Lilith means 'of the night', Lilibeth means 'my god is a vow', and Lila means 'dark-haired beauty'. In 2008, Liliana was ranked 150th in the US.

22. Blake Shelton sings the song "Ol' Red". What does his first name mean?

From Quiz Meanings of Country Singers Names

Answer: black or white

Blake is of English origin. The song "Ol' Red" made it to #14 when it was released from his album "Blake Shelton".

23. Which English name means 'from the ash tree'?

From Quiz Name That Meaning

Answer: Ashley

While all of these names are English, Ashling's meaning is 'dream/vision', Ashton's is 'ash tree settlement', and Ashtyn's is 'from the ash tree town'.

24. In 2003 in Australia which was, purportedly, the most popular girl's name beginning with 'C' of those given?

From Quiz Behind the Name - A to Z of First Names

Answer: Chloe

Chloe means, 'green shoot', in Greek. Caitlin is the Irish form of Cateline, the Old French form of Katherine from either the Greek name Aikaterine, derived from hekateros meaning 'each of the two' or 'from the goddess Hecate'; or, it could be from the Greek aikia, meaning 'torture'; or, it could be from a Coptic name meaning, 'my consecration of your name'. Charlotte is the French feminine pet form of Charles, from the Germanic name Karl, derived from a Germanic word meaning, 'man'. Chelsea is from the name of a district in London meaning, 'landing place for chalk' in Old English.

25. Back home in Italy your name is Giuseppina, you move to Sydney, Australia. Although this name could be translated to a few different names, the most common names would be?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Joyce or Josie

There are some people who might call you something else but 90% of Giuseppinas are translated to Joyce or Josie.

26. This name, meaning 'powerful, rich ruler', has for nicknames Dick and Rick.

From Quiz Baby Names

Answer: richard

'Richard' was in the top 25 names every decade from the 1900's to the 1970's. (It was #27 and #41 for the 1980's and 1990's.)

27. What does Maurice stand for?

From Quiz First Names: Meanings And Origins

Answer: the dark one

Maurice is an alternative for Maurus, literally the Moor or the "dark one" ; Mauretanians were from Mauretania, the Land of the Moors

28. This name is of Latin origin and means 'warlike, a warrior'. What is this name?

From Quiz What's in a Name?

Answer: Mark

Julian means 'soft-haired, one youthful', Clarence means 'famous, clear' and Steve means 'garland, crowned in victory'.

29. What does the name CHANDLER mean?

From Quiz Meanings of First Names

Answer: candle-maker

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