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1. What "A" name was shared by American movie actress Ms. Gardner and an 11th century German poet known for her religious writings? Possible meanings include (Latin) "birdlike" and (Hebrew) "life".
2. The name "Brian" was the eighth most popular for boys born during the 1970s. What is the origin of this name?
3. Especially popular during the 1950s, what girl's name was ranked number 24 in 1963 and is derived from the French word "cher" (meaning "dear")?
4. Although ranked only nineteenth on the 2012 list, this boy's name appeared in the top five in 1951 and remained there for over thirty years. What is this masculine name that is associated with a mighty king of the Old Testament, a US late night talk show host and the British rocker who gave us "Ziggy Stardust" and "Space Oddity"?
5. What "E" name (which is also the title of an 1815 novel) has enjoyed a return to popularity towards the end of the 20th century, ranking in the top five for over a decade?
6. This name was the thirty-fifth most used name for baby boys in the 1950s, possibly due to the popularity of a blue eyed crooner known for his immortal ballads and carousing lifestyle. What "F" name is described here?
7. "Grace" is a classic name that has enjoyed a huge comeback in recent years. What is the meaning of its Latin root, "gratia"?
8. This boy's name occupies the ninety-fifth spot for the 1960s. Extremely popular among monarchs, England alone has had no less than eight kings with this moniker. Which "H" name have I described?
9. "Isabella" was the third most popular name for baby girls born in 2012. It is one of many variant forms of what Biblical name?
10. Even amid trendier names, the timeless "John" remains in the top twenty decade after decade. Which of the following non-English names is NOT a form of John?
11. In 1968, this "K" name was listed in the top 100 for both boys and girls and is also a popular surname in English-speaking countries. What name, which is also a shade of the color green, am I describing?
12. "Liam" made appearances in the top ten lists for both 2011 and 2012 and continues to gain popularity with the parents of newborn boys. It is sometimes considered a shortened version of what popular name of German origin?
13. For centuries, this name and its variants ranked as the number one choice for baby girls. Although by the 21st century it was no longer number one, it remained in the top 100 and is perhaps the most well known of all female Biblical names. What name am I describing?
14. Men and boys with this name share it with a fourth-century saint who was the inspiration for a folk hero famous for his white beard, red suit, and generosity to children during the Christmas season. What is this "N" name?
15. This girls' name made its first appearance in the top ten in 2001 and remained for over a decade, reaching third place during 2009. What "O" name, ranked fourth in 2012, is proving to be a popular choice for new parents?
16. The patron saint of Ireland possessed a name which means "nobleman" in Latin. Although not as widely used in the USA as it once was, what man's name described here continues to be a top choice in many other English speaking countries?
17. The Hebrew root of this name means "binding". What name, beginning with the letter R, belonged to the wife of Isaac in the Old Testament?
18. The nineteenth most popular name for baby boys from 1913 through 2012 was Steven. What is the meaning of the name?
19. What girl's name, ranked at number eleven in the 1980s, is shared with a New York City jewelry company and an Academy award winning film that starred Audrey Hepburn?
20. Although it has been several decades, or generations, since this boy's name has been a top choice for parents, it's widely recognized as the title of a novel by James Joyce and the name of a US Civil War General and President. What is this "U" name?
21. Our "V" selection was ranked at number sixty-nine of top names for girls from 1913 to 2012 and means "triumphant". What is this name that is closely associated with a nineteenth-century British monarch?
22. What boy's name, meaning "helmet" or "protection", has withstood the test of time and remained in top ranking consistently for over one hundred years?
23. The name Xavier, ranked number eighty-one in 2012, has its origins in what language?
24. This girl's name was ranked number seventy-seven in 1937 and remained in the top 200 for the next forty years. Its origin is French and one of its related male names is Yves. What "Y" name have I described?
25. The fifteenth most popular name for baby boys in the year 2000 was Zachary. What is the meaning of this Hebrew name?
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