Topic of the Day: Names

Topic of the Day: Names

• What's the most beautiful girl's name you've heard?
• What's the best boy's name you've heard?
• How did your parents choose your name?
• Are you happy with your name?
  • If not, why not?
• What are some of the most common names for boys and girls in your country?
• What are some really unusual names you've heard?
• Are there any names you absolutely hate?
  • If so, what are they?
  • Why do you hate them?
• Do you think names shape our personality? To what degree?
• Does your name have a meaning?
  • If so, what does it mean?
• Do you have a middle name?
  • What is it?
  • If you have multiple middle names, what are they?
• In your culture, when you introduce yourself, does the last name come first or the first name?
• Do you have a nickname?
  • If so, what is it?
  • How did you get it?
  • Do you like it?
  • What are some interesting nicknames that you have heard?
• How many letters are in your name?
  • How many syllables are in your name?
  • Does your first name have the same number of syllables as your last name?
  • How many duplicate letters are in your name?
• What do you think of people who name their children after months, seasons or days of the week?
  • What do you think of parents who make up unique names for their children?
• Some parents give their children names in alphabetical order. Do you think this is a good idea?
• What was the name of your first girlfriend or boyfriend?
  • Have you ever dated two different people with the same first name?
• What are some titles you can think of? (e.g. Mr., Mrs., Professor, Duke etc.)
• Do you think it is okay to give pets human names?
  • What is the most popular name for a dog in your country?
  • How about cats?
• Do you know the names of some famous race horses? If so, please name a few.
• Can you name some famous world leaders?
  • Can you name some famous composers?
  • Can you name some famous artists?
  • Can you name some Western foods?
  • Can you name some Eastern foods?
  • Can you name some Middle-Eastern foods?
  • Can you name some cars?
  • What are some names of famous companies you know?
• What's the name of your favorite singer?
  • What's the name of your favorite character from a story you've read
  • What's the name of your favorite writer?
  • What's the name of your favorite novel?
  • What's the name of your favorite restaurant?
  • What's the name of your favorite television show?
  • What's the name of your favorite movie?
• Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean?
  • What does your name mean?
• Have ever changed your name?
• Do you have names in two different languages? (ex. a Chinese name and an English name )? If not, would you like to?
• Do women change their name after marriage in your country or keep their maiden name?