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Telephoning 1990s Girl Names Trivia Quiz

Based on my telephone, use a code to work out girls names. These names were listed as the top ten girls names for the 1990 decade for the USA, UK and Australia.

A multiple-choice quiz by Auszev. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Auszev

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,591

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1389

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1. Telephoning: 5 2 3 1 5

NOTE: Though different spellings of names are used, adhere to the code (below) for the only acceptable spelling for the answers.

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

HELP: Telephoning 5 2 3 1 5
First letter (5) is a M, N, or O. The second letter (2) is D, E or F. The third letter (3) is G, H, or I; etc.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Telephoning: 6 2 1 2 1 1 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Telephoning: 2 5 3 4 9

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Telephoning: 4 1 7 2

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Telephoning: 7 5 6 3 3 2

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Telephoning: 1 6 3 7 7 1 5 9

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Telephoning: 7 3 2 6 6 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 15

8. Telephoning: 1 6 3 1 5 5 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Telephoning: 4 1 7 5 3 5 2

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Telephoning: 4 1 7 6 2 5

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Telephoning: 7 1 9 4 5 6

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Telephoning: 1 3 2 4 7 2 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Telephoning: 4 1 9 4 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 15

14. Telephoning: 1 4 2 8 3 7

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Telephoning: 3 1 5 5 1 3

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Telephoning: 5 2 3 1 5 NOTE: Though different spellings of names are used, adhere to the code (below) for the only acceptable spelling for the answers. A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9 HELP: Telephoning 5 2 3 1 5 First letter (5) is a M, N, or O. The second letter (2) is D, E or F. The third letter (3) is G, H, or I; etc.

Answer: Megan

Megan was only on the USA's list. Megan has two origins - Greek and Welsh. The Greek meaning for Megan is 'pearl'. The Welsh meaning is 'little pearl' and is a diminutive of Margaret.

2. Telephoning: 6 2 1 2 1 1 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Rebecca

Rebecca was popular in the UK and Australia. Rebecca's origin is Hebrew and means "to tie/to bind or heifer". Rebecca could also have been derived from Aramaic.

3. Telephoning: 2 5 3 4 9 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Emily

Emily was popular in both the USA and Australia during the 1990s. It comes from the Latin name Aemilia and it means 'rival and/or emulating'. Some sources also state that Emily could have been derived from the Greek name Amalia and has a meaning of 'friendly and tender'.

Another 'E' name that was popular both in the UK and Australia was Emma.

4. Telephoning: 4 1 7 2 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Kate

Kate was only on Australia's top ten list for the 1990s. Its origins are Greek and it means 'pure'. It is derived from Katherine.

Other 'K' names that were listed were:
Kaitlyn (USA)
Katherine (USA and Australia)

5. Telephoning: 7 5 6 3 3 2 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Sophie

Sophie was only on the UK's list. Its origins can be either Greek or French. Nevertheless, in both, Sophie's meaning is 'wisdom'. It is also a form of Sophia.

6. Telephoning: 1 6 3 7 7 1 5 9 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Brittany

Brittany was only on the USA's list. The origins of Brittany is English.

7. Telephoning: 7 3 2 6 6 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Sierra

The USA only listed Sierra. Sierra is Spanish and 'mountain range' is the meaning of this name.

Two other 'S' names were popular and these were:
Sarah (USA and Australia)
Samantha (USA)

8. Telephoning: 1 6 3 1 5 5 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Brianna

Brianna was only on the USA's list. It is Gaelic and has the meanings of 'noble, strong, virtuous and hill'. The original spelling was Briana.

9. Telephoning: 4 1 7 5 3 5 2 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Jasmine

The origins of Jasmine are Persian and English. It is a derivative of Yasmin. This name only occurred on the USA list.

Other 'J' names that were popular were:
Jessica (UK, USA and Australia)
Jade (Australia)

10. Telephoning: 4 1 7 6 2 5 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Lauren

Lauren was popular in both the UK and Australia. The origin of Lauren is Latin and French. Both have the same meaning, which is 'Man from Laurentum'. This name did become popular in the USA after Lauren Bacall became famous.

Laura was another name listed, but was popular only in the UK.

11. Telephoning: 7 1 9 4 5 6 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Taylor

The USA only listed this name in their top 10 for that decade. It is English and means 'a tailor'. Taylor was originally a surname for those who were employed as tailors.

12. Telephoning: 1 3 2 4 7 2 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Chelsea

Chelsea was only in the USA's list. It's origin is English and Chelsea means 'chalk landing place'.

Other 'C' names that were popular were:
Charlotte (UK)
Courtney (US)

13. Telephoning: 4 1 9 4 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Kayla

Kayla's Hebrew meaning is 'Who is like God?' and its Latin meaning is 'feminine form of Michael.' The only list it was mentioned in was the USA's. Kayla is a form of Michael and it can also be an abbreviated name of Michaela.

14. Telephoning: 1 4 2 8 3 7 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Alexis

Alexis was only on the USA's top ten list. It is Greek and has a meaning of 'defender'. It is derived from Alexios.

Other 'A' names that were popular were:
Amy (UK and Australia
Ashley (USA) - Ashleigh (Australia)

15. Telephoning: 3 1 5 5 1 3 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: Hannah

Only the UK listed Hannah as a favourite. Its origins are Hebrew and Hannah means 'grace and favour'. It is a form of Channah.

Source: Author Auszev

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