Names Names Names

What are some of the most common names for boys and girls in your country?

What do you think of people who name their children after months, countries, seasons or days of the week etc.?

Do you remember the name of your first girlfriend/boyfriend?

Are there any names you absolutely hate?

Have you ever had a nickname? If you have, what was it?

Who gave you your name? Do you know why they chose it?

Do you have names in two different languages? (e.g. a Chinese name and an English name)? If not, would you like to?

Do names in your country have class associations? i.e. "poor" names, "rich" names

Should some names be banned? Why/ Why not?

Do you remember any kids whose names other kids in school made fun of? Why? What were their names?

What are some popular brand names in your country? Why do you think the names are memorable?

Do women change their surname after marriage in your country or keep their maiden name?

Does your husband/wife/a member of your family call you a "pet" name?

Have you ever thought about changing your name? Why/ Why not?

Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean?

Do you think names affect our personality? To what extent?