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!
Clueless
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Breakfast Club
I wouldn't watch any of these!
Notting Hill
Up
Which cocktail would you order at a bar?
Moscow Mule
I wouldn't want any of these!
Mojito
Pina Colada
Mai Tai
Cosmopolitan
Choose a thrilling activity you wouldn't be afraid to do!
Zip-lining
I wouldn't do any of these!
Mountain biking
Bungee jumping
Scuba diving
Whitewater rafting
Which would you say is your safe place?
Beach
Home
I wouldn't say any of these!
Bar
Library
Park
Pick the kind of coffee that you can't live without!
Cold brew
Flat white
Regular
Shot of espresso
I wouldn't drink any of these!
Cappuccino
What kind of music do you listen to the most?
R&B
Pop
I wouldn't listen to any of these!
Jazz
Hip hop
Rock
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!
Ibiza
Bali, Indonesia
Tokyo, Japan
Melbourne, Australia
Seychelles
What would you like to do on a first date?
Going to an aquarium
Going to a concert
Watching a movie
Wine tasting
I wouldn't do any of these!
Going to a carnival
Choose the gift you'd love to receive on Valentine's Day!
Home appliance
Gadget
Chocolates
I wouldn't want any of these!
Gift card
Flowers
Greeting card
Clothes
In your free time, which would you rather do?
Bake
Nap
Shop
Exercise
Go on a Netflix binge
I wouldn't do any of these!
Pick a unique celebrity name that you struggle to pronounce!
Saoirse Ronan
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Charlize Theron
I wouldn't be able to say any of these!
Ralph Fiennes
Zach Galifianakis
Which of these toppings is a must for your sundae?
Cherries
I wouldn't want any of these!
Sprinkles
Hot fudge
Whipped cream
Cookie crumbles
Which highlights would you get for yourself?
Grey
I wouldn't want any of these!
Blonde
Brown
Red
Blue
Pink
Platinum blond
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