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First Names in Other Words 3 Trivia Quiz

A lot of first names have dual meanings. In this quiz, we explore some of them. Some questions/answers may be US specific.

A multiple-choice quiz by nooxyjen. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
nooxyjen

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,514

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
737

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. The way this quiz goes is pretty simple. I will give you a sentence or phrase with clues in it. All you do is type in the person's name (one word). For example:
A woman who brings a petition to court. The answer would be: Sue. Make sure to read all the hints!

This lady enjoyed drinking liquor that was distilled from fermented fruit juice.

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. This man preferred to use these small yet strong nails to fasten trim.

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. This young girl is very kind to others and often helps the needy.

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This gentleman graded papers for the teachers, and entered the score in the teacher's book.

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The girl lived by a small shallow stream or creek.

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. This man loved the hunt, especially following and pursuing his prey.

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters- not "Hunter")

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Question 7 of 10

7. This woman often found herself wishing and dreaming for her desires to be filled.

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Englishman was ranked above a viscount but not quite a marquis.

Answer: (One Word 4 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. This girl, with a not-so-common first name as of late, absolutely loved to eat sweets with lots of sugar and sometimes chocolate.

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A young boy I know likes to bite at apples floating in water while blindfolded.

Answer: (One Word - 3 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The way this quiz goes is pretty simple. I will give you a sentence or phrase with clues in it. All you do is type in the person's name (one word). For example: A woman who brings a petition to court. The answer would be: Sue. Make sure to read all the hints! This lady enjoyed drinking liquor that was distilled from fermented fruit juice.

Answer: Brandy

Brandy is short for brandywine, with Dutch origins, while the name Brandy is of American origin. Brandy Norwood is a famous singer and actress is the US.

2. This man preferred to use these small yet strong nails to fasten trim.

Answer: Brad

A brad nail is used to fasten trim or other wood. It is usually very thin, but still strong. The word brad comes from Middle English for spike. The name Brad means from the broad meadow and is English. Brad Pitt and Brad Garrett are famous American actors.

3. This young girl is very kind to others and often helps the needy.

Answer: Charity

The word charity has a diverse etymological background, but seems to come from Middle English and Old French. Aptly, the name Charity means giving and kindness and is English.

4. This gentleman graded papers for the teachers, and entered the score in the teacher's book.

Answer: Mark

The word mark has many different meanings, one being a grade or score. It also describes a trait or an impression. It comes from Old English. The name Mark is Latin and means war-like. Mark Twain is a famous writer.

5. The girl lived by a small shallow stream or creek.

Answer: Brook

The word brook is from Old English and has the same meaning as creek. The name Brook logically means small stream and is English in Origin. Some of you may have heard of Brook Burke, the model.

6. This man loved the hunt, especially following and pursuing his prey.

Answer: Chase

The word chase comes from Latin and Old French and means to pursue or follow. The name Chase is English and means hunter.

7. This woman often found herself wishing and dreaming for her desires to be filled.

Answer: Hope

Hope is an emotion of wanting somthing to happen or be fulfilled. It comes from the Old English word hopian. I couldn't find what the name Hope means besides simply hope, but it is English.

8. This Englishman was ranked above a viscount but not quite a marquis.

Answer: Earl

The title of earl is used for British nobility. A famous one is the Earl of Leicester who led a rebellion against Henry III. Appropriately, the name Earl is of English origins and means pledge or nobleman.

9. This girl, with a not-so-common first name as of late, absolutely loved to eat sweets with lots of sugar and sometimes chocolate.

Answer: Candy

Even if you do not have a sweet tooth, you surely must know what candy is. Often it is a rich and sugary treat, sometimes with nuts or fruit flavoring added to it. The girl's name Candy is American in origin and often means bright or sweet. Sometimes it is a nickname for Candice.

10. A young boy I know likes to bite at apples floating in water while blindfolded.

Answer: Bob

The word bob can be to move up and down, such as a head nod. A bob is also a short female haircut. The name Bob is short for Robert, which means bright fame and is English. Some famous Bobs: Bob Marley, Bob Newhart and Bob Hope.

I HOPE you had a jolly good time!

The meanings of the names were found at www.babynames.com. I used www.thefreedictionary.com for assistance with some definitions and etymological roots.

Source: Author nooxyjen

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