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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.

Author
bowiefanatic

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,716

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1658

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Sting's real name? Hint

Brian Nathan Sumner

Brian Matthew Sumner

Gordon Matthew Sumner

Gordon Nathan Sumner

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Question 2 of 10

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

Paul David Houston

Paul David Hewson

David Paul Hewson

David Paul Houston

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Question 3 of 10

3. How about U2's The Edge? Hint

Doug Evans

Doyle Evans

Scott Evans

Dave Evans

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Question 4 of 10

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

Jewel Kilcher

Jessica Kilcher

Robyn Kilcher

Victoria Kilcher

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Question 5 of 10

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

Paul Houston

Saul Howard

Paul Hewson

Saul Hudson

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Question 6 of 10

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

Richard Melville Hall

Richard Hall Melville

Richard Herman Melville

Herman Richard Melville

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Question 7 of 10

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

Raquel Andrea LaBouf

Demetrie Frances August

Carolina Maria Renior

Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Charo's real name? Hint

Louisa Veronica Martinez

Louisa Veronica Valezquez

Maria Rosario Valezquez

Maria Rosario Martinez

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Question 9 of 10

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

Nelson Rogers Prince

Roger Prince Nelson

Prince Rogers Nelson

Nelson Prince Rogers

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Question 10 of 10

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

Patrick Morris Steven

Patrick Steven Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey

Steven Morris Patrick

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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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