It's funny how a name is the most important part of the identity we have, but we don't get to determine what it is. The name our parents chose for us actually affects the extent of success we have later in life.
Research has found that people tend to favor those whose names are easy to pronounce. No wonder teachers like to call on the David's and Susan's rather than, say, Wymondham. Likewise, if your name is more common, you stand a better chance of getting hired. Guess you don't hate your name now right, John? Telling people your middle initial may cause them to perceive you as being smarter and more competent than a person without a middle name. If you're a woman with a gender-neutral name, you tend to do better in fields like engineering and law.
If you've ever wondered if there's a better name for you based on your personality and preferences, here's a quiz for that. This questionnaire will reveal what you should've actually been named!
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What Should Your Name Really Be? Quiz Questions
First of all, are you a male or a female?
Male
Female
Pick the movie you'd watch on a cozy night in!
I wouldn't watch any of these!
Up
Notting Hill
Clueless
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Breakfast Club
Which cocktail would you order at a bar?
Mojito
Pina Colada
Cosmopolitan
Mai Tai
Moscow Mule
I wouldn't want any of these!
Choose a thrilling activity you wouldn't be afraid to do!
Mountain biking
Bungee jumping
Whitewater rafting
Zip-lining
I wouldn't do any of these!
Scuba diving
Which would you say is your safe place?
Home
Library
I wouldn't say any of these!
Park
Beach
Bar
Pick the kind of coffee that you can't live without!
Shot of espresso
Cappuccino
Flat white
Regular
I wouldn't drink any of these!
Cold brew
What kind of music do you listen to the most?
Jazz
I wouldn't listen to any of these!
Hip hop
Rock
Pop
R&B
Choose the hat you'd wear on a casual day out!
Pick the holiday destination you've always dreamed of!
I wouldn't go to any of these!
Seychelles
Bali, Indonesia
Ibiza
Melbourne, Australia
Tokyo, Japan
What would you like to do on a first date?
Going to a concert
Going to a carnival
Wine tasting
Going to an aquarium
Watching a movie
I wouldn't do any of these!
Choose the gift you'd love to receive on Valentine's Day!
Clothes
Home appliance
Chocolates
Greeting card
I wouldn't want any of these!
Gadget
Gift card
Flowers
In your free time, which would you rather do?
I wouldn't do any of these!
Nap
Bake
Go on a Netflix binge
Exercise
Shop
Pick a unique celebrity name that you struggle to pronounce!
Saoirse Ronan
Ralph Fiennes
I wouldn't be able to say any of these!
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Charlize Theron
Zach Galifianakis
Which of these toppings is a must for your sundae?
Sprinkles
Cherries
Cookie crumbles
I wouldn't want any of these!
Whipped cream
Hot fudge
Which highlights would you get for yourself?
I wouldn't want any of these!
Blue
Pink
Brown
Red
Platinum blond
Grey
Blonde
8 Comments
I got: Emily!
Based on your personality, we think you shouldโve been named Emily!
emily is a name im not quite fond of i have a better name
aeryn is my name
You got: Emily!
Emily? Hmmm. Not a fan.
Not against the nameโฆbut, itโs definitely not for me.
Emily?!
I donโt like that name. Itโs too common. I wanted a more rare name.
real
I got Maya
I got Emily
samee but im chloe lets be friends