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Ever wonder what that lad's name actually means? Here are the quizzes to help you find out.
8 Male Names quizzes and 105 Male Names trivia questions.
1.
  My Name is Power   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The Meaning of Men's Names
Many names have different meanings behind them. Here are ten men's names from A to J; see if you can match them to their other meanings!
Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Nov 22 23
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lordprescott
Nov 22 23
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  My Name is Power II   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
More Meanings of Men's Names
We're back again with ten more men's names and what they mean. From K to W, can you match the men's names with the meaning behind them?
Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Jan 30 24
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lordprescott
Jan 30 24
117 plays
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  It's a Boy, Mr. and Mrs. 1970s!   popular trivia quiz  
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
The 1970s brought us disco, Pet Rocks, and these ten boys' names. Can you put the top 10 boys' names of the 1970s in the proper order? Rankings are according to the Social Security Administration, ssa.gov.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, MariaVerde, Nov 10 22
Very Easy
MariaVerde gold member
Nov 10 22
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  Boys' Names and Meanings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz testing your knowledge of boys' names and their meanings and origins.
Tough, 10 Qns, gracie842, Oct 04 08
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gracie842
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  Odd Name Out    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you need to pick the name that doesn't fit the category in the question. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, merry2616, May 11 14
Difficult
merry2616
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  Names: Meanings and Origins    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz about names: their meanings and language sources.
Difficult, 20 Qns, ladyejayne, Oct 23 21
Difficult
ladyejayne
Oct 23 21
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  Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you can guess the 10 most popular boys' names in England and Wales in 2006.
Tough, 10 Qns, Aveo, Jan 03 15
Tough
Aveo
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  Boy Names    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I'll give you the meaning, and you'll tell me the name. Good luck!
Tough, 25 Qns, Morrigan716, Nov 10 12
Tough
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trivia question Quick Question
This name was number four, after gaining one space. It means "elf army". This name comes from the Greek name Elaia.

From Quiz "Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)"





Male Names Trivia Questions
1. What does the name Matthew mean?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: Gift of the Lord

The name Matthew is of Hebrew origin and is a biblical name. It has many variant forms including Matthias and Mateus. Famous people with the name Matthew include US actor Matthew Fox.

2. This name was number one in England and Wales. It means "God is giving" and is a form of the name John.

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: Jack

This name has been a favorite of the English for a while, as it has been ranked number one in popularity starting in 1998. Famous people named Jack include; Jack Hanna, Jack Black and Jack the Ripper. The name Jack is also popular in Ireland, Scotland and Australia.

3. Which name isn't of Scottish Gaelic origin?

From Quiz Odd Name Out

Answer: Anson

Duncan meant "dark-skinned warrior", Wyndham means "from the village near the winding road" and Malcolm means "follower of St. Columbia". Anson means "of divine origin" and it's an Old German name. A nickname for Anson is Hanson. Most people associate the name Hanson with the popular 90s band of that name. The members of Hanson are: Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson and their biggest hit was the song "MMMbop". Did you know that the youngest Hanson brother, Zac, was married to his girlfriend Kathyrn Rebecca Tucker on June 3, 2006 in Atlanta?

4. What is the meaning of Alexander?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: defender of mankind

Other forms of this name are Alexandre, Alistair, and Alessandro.

5. This name was number two, moving up one space. The name is Greek and means "twin."

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: Thomas

This name is a very classic name and has been popular for a very long time. St. Thomas was one of the 12 apostles. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson are two notable people with this name.

6. What name has a definition that doesn't mean "strong"?

From Quiz Odd Name Out

Answer: Troy

Troy means "foot soldier" and all four names are from Irish Gaelic descent. "Troy" was also the name of a movie that came out in 2004 about the famous Trojan War between Troy and Sparta. The movie starred Brad Pitt as Achilles and Orlando Bloom as Paris. Fergus isn't exactly a popular first name, but it's a form of the name Ferguson which is the last name of talk-show host Craig Ferguson, real last name of the Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie and World Poker Champ Chris Ferguson. Brian is the real first name of singer Marilyn Manson and Quinlan is the last name of actress Kathleen Quinlan who starred in "Apollo 13" and the remake of the 1977 horror movie "The Hills Have Eyes".

7. What language is the source of Alexander?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: Greek

Famous Alexanders: Alexander the Great, Alexander Graham Bell

8. 'Son of the right hand' or 'son of pain'.

From Quiz Boy Names

Answer: Benjamin

9. The name Jack is based on which other name?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: John

The name Jack is of Old English origin and is based on John (Hebrew) or Jacques, the French form of Jacob (meaning 'he who supplants'). Famous ties to the name include John Cleese (comedian and actor) and John Locke, a character from the US TV show 'Lost'.

10. This name was number three, after dropping one space. It means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God saves".

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: Joshua

Joshua has also ranked number three in popularity in the United States. It has also been number two in Australia and Canada.

11. What is the meaning of Brandon?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: beacon hill

Other variations of this name are Braden and Brendon.

12. What does the name Richard mean?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: Powerful leader

The name Richard is of Old German origin and has many different variant forms including Rick, Ricky and Dick. Famous people with the name Richard include Richard Madeley, TV presenter.

13. This name was number four, after gaining one space. It means "elf army". This name comes from the Greek name Elaia.

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: Oliver

Oliver Twist was a famous character from the book; "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. Oliver Stone was another person with this name.

14. What language is the source of Brandon?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: English

Brandon has become a trendy name, in part due to the character of the same name on Beverly Hills 90210.

15. 'God is my judge'

From Quiz Boy Names

Answer: Daniel

16. What is the origin of the name Ryan?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: Gaelic

The meaning of the name Ryan is 'king'; some of its variant forms include Rion and Ryon. Famous ties to the name include footballer Ryan Giggs.

17. This name was number five, after gaining four spaces. It is the medieval English form of Henry. It means "master of his domain."

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: Harry

Prince Harry has this name, but as a nickname from Henry. Another famous person was Harry S. Truman. The name Harry has not become popular in America, as it was ranked at 592.

18. Which name isn't the name of or associated with a Greek god or goddess?

From Quiz Odd Name Out

Answer: Casimir

Apollo is the god of prophecy, healing, and the sun. He's also the son of Zeus and his mistress Leto. He's also the twin brother of Artemis, the goddess of wilderness, the hunt, wild animals and fertility. Dmitri means "belonging to Demeter, the goddess of agriculture" and Dennis means "of Dionysus, the god of wine and vegetation". Demeter is one of the sisters of Zeus and the mother of Persephone, the goddess of the underworld. Dionysus is the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Semele or the son of Zeus and Persephone depending of which version of the myth it is. He's also credited with giving Midas his golden touch in Greek myths. Casimir is Slavic and means "proclamation of peace". Hendrik Casimir was the Dutch physicist who proclaimed the Casimir effect which is used today in the making of inkjet printers, car airbags, and pressure sensors. Also, Casimir Zeglen, a Polish Catholic priest, invented the first bullet resistant cloth in the late 19th century. It was made out of chainmail and silk and was an 1/8 of an inch thick.

19. What is the meaning of Frederick?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: peaceful ruler

Nicknames for Frederick include Fritz, Freddie, and Rick.

20. In the Middle Ages, the name Benjamin was given to children whose mothers had what?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: Died during childbirth

The name Benjamin was given to children whose mothers died during childbirth. Although the name has no such connotations today, it did have in the Middle Ages. The name itself means 'son of the right hand; son of the south; son of my old age' and is of Hebrew origin.

21. This name was number six, after dropping two spaces. It is an English form of Late Latin Jacomus.

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: James

This name was also popular in the United States. Many Kings have been named James. James is also a common surname. Jesse James has this as a surname.

22. What language is the source for Frederick?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: German

George II's son was named Frederick, but he died before his father, and Frederick's son was the future George III.

23. What does the name Christian mean?

From Quiz Boys' Names and Meanings

Answer: Follower of Christ

The name Christian means 'follower of Christ'. It is of Greek origin and has many variant forms including Chris and Kristian. Famous people with the name include actor Christian Slater.

24. This name was number seven, gaining one spot from the previous year.It means "desire protection".

From Quiz Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales)

Answer: William

William is also a popular last name. Prince William is a famous person with this name. William the Conqueror was also an early bearer of this name. This name was also popular in the United States, Sweden and Australia.

25. Which name isn't "kingly"?

From Quiz Odd Name Out

Answer: Jason

Jason was actually a hero in Greek mythology that lead the Argonauts in the search of the Golden Fleece. Other celebrities with the name Jason are "American Pie" actor Jason Biggs, "90210" actor Jason Priestly and singer Jason Mraz. Edward was the name of several English kings, as well as several celebrities. "Becker" star Ted Danson's birthname was Edward as was jazz artist Duke Ellington's. Olaf was the name of five Norwegian kings and might be remembered as the hometown of "Golden Girls" character Rose Nylund played by Betty White. Gustave was a famous Swedish king and Gustave was also the first name of Eiffel Tower designer, Gustave Eiffel.

26. What is the meaning of George?

From Quiz Names: Meanings and Origins

Answer: farmer

Other forms of George are Georg and Jorge.

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