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