In the USA, the most common identical first and last name combination is Thomas Thomas, what’s the second most common?
James James
What is the name Barbie short for?
Barbara (whose full name was Barbara Millicent Roberts)
What’s the real name of ‘The Michelin Man’?
Bibendum
People with more positive initials (such as WOW or GOOD) live longer.
False
True
The name Barbara comes from the Greek meaning ‘foreign woman’.
False
True
The male name ‘Dick’ is a shortened form of which common name?
Richard
What does the name ‘Uncle Sam’ refer to?
The US Government
How do you pronounce the Irish name Siobhan?
/ʃɪ’vɔ:n/
What are the names of the seven dwarves?
Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Doc
Why did the French government ban parents from calling their daughter Liam?
It would be likely to create a risk of gender confusion
What’s Scooby Doo’s real name?
Scoobert
What country was named after King Philip 2nd of Spain?
The Philippines
Which US state was name after a French king?
Louisiana- named after King Louis 14th
Hurricanes and tropical storms are always given female names. True or false?
False- this was true until 1978
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are named after what?
Famous artists
The name Wendy was first used in which play?
Peter Pan
