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Quiz about Most Popular Names  2006 England and Wales
Quiz about Most Popular Names  2006 England and Wales

Most Popular Names - 2006 (England and Wales) Quiz


See if you can guess the 10 most popular boys' names in England and Wales in 2006.

A multiple-choice quiz by Aveo. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Aveo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,752
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1115
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Question 1 of 10
1. This name was number one in England and Wales. It means "God is giving" and is a form of the name John. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This name was number two, moving up one space. The name is Greek and means "twin." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This name was number three, after dropping one space. It means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God saves". Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This name was number four, after gaining one space. It means "elf army". This name comes from the Greek name Elaia. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This name was number five, after gaining four spaces. It is the medieval English form of Henry. It means "master of his domain." Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This name was number six, after dropping two spaces. It is an English form of Late Latin Jacomus. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This name was number seven, gaining one spot from the previous year.It means "desire protection". Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This name was number eight dropping one space from the previous year. This name means "God's word". Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This name was ranked number nine after dropping three spaces. It means "God is my judge". Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This name was ranked number ten after gaining two places. It is a pet form or feminine form of Charles and is sometimes used for girls. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This name was number one in England and Wales. It means "God is giving" and is a form of the name John.

Answer: Jack

This name has been a favorite of the English for a while, as it has been ranked number one in popularity starting in 1998. Famous people named Jack include; Jack Hanna, Jack Black and Jack the Ripper. The name Jack is also popular in Ireland, Scotland and Australia.
2. This name was number two, moving up one space. The name is Greek and means "twin."

Answer: Thomas

This name is a very classic name and has been popular for a very long time. St. Thomas was one of the 12 apostles. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson are two notable people with this name.
3. This name was number three, after dropping one space. It means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God saves".

Answer: Joshua

Joshua has also ranked number three in popularity in the United States. It has also been number two in Australia and Canada.
4. This name was number four, after gaining one space. It means "elf army". This name comes from the Greek name Elaia.

Answer: Oliver

Oliver Twist was a famous character from the book; "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. Oliver Stone was another person with this name.
5. This name was number five, after gaining four spaces. It is the medieval English form of Henry. It means "master of his domain."

Answer: Harry

Prince Harry has this name, but as a nickname from Henry. Another famous person was Harry S. Truman. The name Harry has not become popular in America, as it was ranked at 592.
6. This name was number six, after dropping two spaces. It is an English form of Late Latin Jacomus.

Answer: James

This name was also popular in the United States. Many Kings have been named James. James is also a common surname. Jesse James has this as a surname.
7. This name was number seven, gaining one spot from the previous year.It means "desire protection".

Answer: William

William is also a popular last name. Prince William is a famous person with this name. William the Conqueror was also an early bearer of this name. This name was also popular in the United States, Sweden and Australia.
8. This name was number eight dropping one space from the previous year. This name means "God's word".

Answer: Samuel

A famous bearer of this name was Samuel Clemens better known as Mark Twain. Samuel L. Jackson is another name bearer.
9. This name was ranked number nine after dropping three spaces. It means "God is my judge".

Answer: Daniel

This name was also popular in the United States. Danny De Vito and Danny Aiello are some famous actors with this name.
10. This name was ranked number ten after gaining two places. It is a pet form or feminine form of Charles and is sometimes used for girls.

Answer: Charlie

Charlie is a name of a character in the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz. Charlie can also be spelt Charley.
Source: Author Aveo

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