Who gave you your name? Do you know why they chose it?
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What are some of the most common names for boys and girls in your country?
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Do you think names affect our personality? To what extent?
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Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean?
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Have you ever thought about changing your name? Why/ Why not?
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Do you have names in two different languages? (e.g. a Chinese name and an English name)? If not, would you like to?
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Do women change their surname after marriage in your country or keep their maiden name?
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Do you remember any kids whose names other kids in school made fun of? Why? What were their names?
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Does your husband/wife/a member of your family call you a "pet" name?
E.g. honey, sugar, sugarplum, pumpkin, sweetie, sweetheart etc.
What are some popular brand names in your country? Why do you think the names are memorable?
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Do you remember the name of your first girlfriend/boyfriend?
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Have you ever had a nickname? If you have, what was it?
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What do you think of people who name their children after months, countries, seasons or days of the week etc.?
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Should some names be banned? Why/ Why not?
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Are there any names you absolutely hate?
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Do names in your country have class associations? i.e. "poor" names, "rich" names
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