What Is My Name?

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Questions Overview

1. What letter does your name start with?
  1. A-G
  2. H-M
  3. N-S
  4. T-Z
2. What’s your favorite activity to do on a Saturday?
  1. Something cozy, like reading or crafting.
  2. Something active, like hiking or surfing.
  3. Something social, like hanging out with friends.
  4. It depends on how I’m feeling.
3. What words would your friends use to describe you?
  1. Kind, empathetic, & charming
  2. Intelligent, witty, & wise
  3. Responsible, hard-working, & dependable
  4. Adventurous, fearless, & ambitious
4. What’s your go-to coffee shop order?
  1. Straight up cold brew. Give me all the caffeine!
  2. A pumpkin spice latte. I love cozy fall flavors 🍁
  3. I prefer tea 🍵 A matcha latte for me, please!
  4. I don’t really like coffee or tea.
5. Is your name probably considered more masculine, feminine, or androgynous?
  1. Masculine
  2. Feminine
  3. Androgynous
  4. I go by an androgynous nickname (like “Chris” for Christopher or Christina)
6. What’s your favorite season?
  1. Spring. I love to watch the world bloom 🌸🪴🐣🌻
  2. Summer. I’m all about the sunshine and adventures 🌊🐚🏖️☀️🥾
  3. Fall. I love curling up with a warm drink and a good book 🍁☕️📚🧣🍂
  4. Winter. Festive energy and family time are my favorite ❄️☃️🌲🛷🍪
7. What activities did you participate in during school?
  1. I played sports.
  2. I did theater, band, or choir.
  3. I was on student government or debate team.
  4. I helped plan social events like dances and prom.
8. When is your birthday?
  1. January, February, or March
  2. April, May, or June
  3. July, August, or September
  4. October, November, or December
9. What do you bring to the picnic?
  1. Uh, nothing? My company is enough.
  2. All of the food. I like to take the reins with planning.
  3. I bring the dessert. Baking is my favorite hobby!
  4. I bring the games and music.
10. How many syllables does your name have?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
11. What decade were you born in?
  1. 1970s
  2. 1980s
  3. 1990s
  4. 2000s
12. What’s your zodiac sign?
  1. Capricorn, Virgo, or Taurus 🌎
  2. Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces 🌊
  3. Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra 💨
  4. Leo, Sagittarius, or Aries 🔥

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    • What Your Name Says About You

    Did you know that your name can actually have an effect on your personality and how others perceive you?

    For example, some research has shown that if you have a “sonorant” name that flows easily, such as Mona or Owen, people are more likely to perceive you as agreeable and conscientious. Or, if you have a name with sharper sounds, like Katie or Curtis, people are more likely to see you as extroverted. [1]

    Some researchers even think that your name can have an effect on your decisions in life and the development of your personality. For example, a study conducted at Beijing’s Institute of Psychology suggests that people with very unique names are more likely to pursue unusual careers, to match the sense of identity they’ve gotten from their name all their life. [2]

    In other words, your name might be a whole lot more than a few syllables your parents chose on the day you were born. It may have a big impact on your life!


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    References

    1. ↑ https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-43758-001https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-43758-001
    2. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210525-how-your-name-affects-your-personality