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Quiz about One Name Wonders
Quiz about One Name Wonders

One Name Wonders Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the celebs we know by only one name. See if you can figure out their real names. All have tid-bits of info for when you are finished.

A multiple-choice quiz by bowiefanatic. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bowiefanatic
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
125,716
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1654
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (7/10), Guest 124 (2/10), Guest 169 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is Sting's real name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is the correct name for U2's Bono? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How about U2's The Edge? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Do you know what Jewel's birth name is? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Remember that guitarist for Guns n' Roses, Slash? Do you know what his name is? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Do you know Moby's real name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What about Cher? Can you figure out her real name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is Charo's real name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Do you know the real name of the singer/songwriter Prince? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Can you choose the correct name for the singer we know as Morrissey? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 14 2024 : Hayes1953: 7/10
Feb 15 2024 : Guest 124: 2/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 169: 7/10
Feb 03 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Sting's real name?

Answer: Gordon Matthew Sumner

He received this infamous nickname when Gordon Soloman said a certain striped sweater Sting wore made him look like a bee.
2. Which of the following is the correct name for U2's Bono?

Answer: Paul David Hewson

His nickname comes from the term "Bono Vox" which means "good voice" in Latin. It is also the name of a hearing aid retailer which is where his friend had originally seen the phrase before dubbing Paul with the name.
3. How about U2's The Edge?

Answer: Dave Evans

His nickname was originally inspired by his sharp facial features but went on to also apply to his sharp mind and the way he views everything from "The Edge".
4. Do you know what Jewel's birth name is?

Answer: Jewel Kilcher

She is a very talented performer and can also speak a bit of Swedish.
5. Remember that guitarist for Guns n' Roses, Slash? Do you know what his name is?

Answer: Saul Hudson

His nickname was given to him by a friend's father. He has a new band now called Slash's Snakepit.
6. Do you know Moby's real name?

Answer: Richard Melville Hall

He is a direct descendant of Herman Melville, author of "Moby Dick" which is where he gets his nickname.
7. What about Cher? Can you figure out her real name?

Answer: Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre

She was offered the part of Thelma in "Thelma and Louise".
8. What is Charo's real name?

Answer: Maria Rosario Martinez

Her birthdate was changed to 1952. Otherwise, she would've been married at 11 in 1966 to Xavier Cugat.
9. Do you know the real name of the singer/songwriter Prince?

Answer: Prince Rogers Nelson

Changed his name to "O(+>" (1993) which is Androgeny symbol from Ancient Greece.
10. Can you choose the correct name for the singer we know as Morrissey?

Answer: Steven Patrick Morrissey

His home was formerly owned by Greta Garbo.
Source: Author bowiefanatic

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