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A Rose By Any Other... Trivia Quiz

Simple task-match the given name to its meaning. I'll give you the root language as an added hint. Most information is from the web sites Online Etymology and Behind the Name.

A matching quiz by austinnene. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael

Answer: Who is like God? (Greek)

Michael is a name whose variants are found in many different languages. In the Bible, Michael is one of the archangels, and appears in the Book of Revelations leading the armies of heaven. From this, St. Michael got the designation as the patron saint of soldiers.

2. Lucille

Answer: Light (Latin)

Lucille originates from the Latin "lux", which is the root of the term "light". It has relationships to a number of other names, including Luke and Lucifer.

3. Peter

Answer: Stone (Greek)

"Peter" shares its roots with "petro-", which is the Greek root for "rock" or "stone". In Middle English, the name developed into "Peres", "Perkins", "Parker", and "Pierce"; and in French to "Pierre".

4. Austin

Answer: Great, majestic (English)

The given name Austin is derived from "Augustine". It's an androgynous name, although most often bestowed on a boy.

5. Penelope

Answer: Faithful spouse (Greek)

Penelope was the loyal wife of Odysseus in Greek literature. This is probably the best-known of its possible origins, although sources do sometimes list other meanings that are somewhat unusual-a type of duck, or a thread or web.

6. Paisley

Answer: Church (Scottish)

Paisley is, of course, the name of a particular type of amoeba-like print in fabric. The print originated in the town of Paisley in Scotland, and the town's name means "church". The word "paisley" is actually linguistically related to the term "basilica".

7. Linda

Answer: Beautiful (Spanish); Soft or Snake (German)

An interesting contrast in meanings for this name. The Spanish definition is more well-known, at least in the US, than the German ones. Linda was a very popular name back in the fifties, but in recent years has become much less widely used.

8. Claire

Answer: Clear, bright (French)

The name Claire is the French form of the English name Clara. It used to be a fairly common name for a man, if spelled without the "e" at the end.

9. Elizabeth

Answer: My God is an oath (Greek/Hebrew)

It seems kind of an unusual meaning for a name, but Elizabeth, and its many alternate and diminutive forms, has been a popular name for centuries.

10. Emily

Answer: To strive or excel (English)

Another common meaning given to the name Emily is "rival", used as a verb. It is the feminine variation of "Emil". Some sources give "industrious" as the name's meaning.

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Questions		Choices
1. Michael		To strive or excel (English)
2. Lucille		Church (Scottish)
3. Peter		Clear, bright (French)
4. Austin		Light (Latin)
5. Penelope		Who is like God? (Greek)
6. Paisley		Great, majestic (English)
7. Linda		Stone (Greek)
8. Claire		My God is an oath (Greek/Hebrew)
9. Elizabeth		Beautiful (Spanish); Soft or Snake (German)
10. Emily		Faithful spouse (Greek)