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About This Quiz
Names derive from a bunch of different sources. The last name "Smith" is so common because surnames used to correspond to profession, and there was a time where being a blacksmith was the trade of choice. Some families have traditions where children's first names are the surnames of family members whose lineage was coming to an end and the family wanted to continue the family name. Some people name their children after their role models. Then there are those who just throw a bunch of letters together and call it a name.
Have you ever sat down at talked about what you might want to name your child and a name comes up that was also the name of someone you hate? You're most likely always going to associate that name with that person and it will never be possessed by your child.
Little things like this that you don't even realize impact the decisions you make every day. What other decisions determine what you might name your child? Take this quiz and we'll guess your future daughter's name!
Do you want your daughter's name to match the current trends?
No way.
I want to bring names back into style.
Yes, but in a normal way.
No, I want it to match my life.
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How important is it to give your daughter a name that she won't get bullied for?
I'll teach her to rise above bullying.
I hope society will evolve past that by the time I have a daughter.
I was bullied, so very important.
Important, but not the deciding factor.
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Does it matter how the first name sounds with your last name?
It doesn't matter at all.
Yes, actually.
If I love the name, that's all that matters.
A little bit.
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Have you thought about nicknames?
I want a formal name that doesn't have nicknames.
I feel like a nickname is something you get once you establish a personality.
I have, and they don't really coincide with a real name.
I think nicknames are too casual.
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Do you want to name your daughter after anyone?
Nope, never have.
I wouldn't be able to choose.
Maybe! If the name feels right.
My alter ego.
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What do you want your daughter's name to say about her?
That she's respectable.
That she's sweet.
That she's unique.
That she's daring.
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Do you want the name to be one that everyone can spell?
That would be convenient.
I don't care about that.
It's not super important.
Yes, especially my daughter.
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Is it a deterrent if someone you know has used a name you want?
That would kind of ruin it.
That's bound to happen.
I want to go so unique that I don't have to worry about that.
Oh yeah I wouldn't use the name anymore.
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What would happen if you loved a name, but it had a different meaning than what you want to give off?
I think I'd still use the name.
Do people really pay attention to that?
I would probably re-think it.
Depends on what the meaning is.
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Would you let other's opinions influence the name you choose?
I'd be pretty set on my decision.
I want to say no, but I probably would.
I would let people think their opinion mattered.
I'd be open to suggestions.
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Will you have a theme when it comes to your children's names?
I want them all to be classic, but that's about it.
It would be nice if they all had religious meanings.
I'm into astronomy, so names related to that would be cool.
Just strong names.
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Do you think people with certain names are more attractive?
I don't think there is a correlation between appearance and name.
No, but I think some people definitely look like certain names over others.
Wouldn't that be nice!
I've heard that, but I don't know how true it is.
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Where will you draw inspiration from for your daughter's name?
History.
The Bible.
My interests.
I'll wait until she's born to see what names fits her.
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Would you take monogram into consideration?
Of course, wouldn't want the initials to spell out something weird.
I wasn't going to, but now I will.
Yes, I would want the monogram to be pleasing to the eye.
I don't think it matters.
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How much thought are you really putting into your daughter's name?
A lot
I hope it's a quick process
Not a ton, to be honest
It's important to be thorough
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What will you do if you just cannot think of a name?
Turn to my favorite books for inspiration.
Read a baby name book.
Ask for ideas.
Dig into my past.
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What if your mother hates the name you've chosen?
I wouldn't care.
She had her chance to pick a baby name, now it's my turn.
I would re-think it, but probably not change my mind.
She would definitely expect me to change my mind.
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What if your partner wants your daughter named after them?
Absolutely not.
I think I'd be okay with that.
I kind of like that, actually.
As a middle name maybe.
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How do you feel about your own name?
I love it.
I think it fits me pretty well.
I feel like I could have a couple different names that work for me.
It's my aesthetic in name form.
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Does where you live impact what name you will choose?
I feel like there are names that are more common than others where I live.
Not even a little bit, there's names of all types.
Probably, but I don't know how much I'll care.
I think a name defines a person more than a location.
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Will you choose the name ahead of time, or wait until your daughter is born?
Definitely ahead of time.
There will a short list that we'll choose from once she's born.
I've known for a while now.
I'd want to go in blind and choose on the spot.
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How much of your personality do you want present in your daughter's name?
None at all.
A little bit! She is my daughter after all.
The name can come from my personality, but she of course will have her own.
A lot.
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If your daughter wanted to change her name one day, would you be upset?
Of course! I put a lot of effort into her name.
For a while I would be, but I'd get over it.
I actually don't think I would.
If she feels like another name suits her, then that's her choice.
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Will you tell people the name before the baby is born?
No, we will keep it to ourselves.
No need to keep it a secret.
I'll try, but I'm impatient.
I'll tell my immediate family.
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Would you ever use your maiden name as your daughter's first name?
That's a little too unique for me.
Maybe as a middle name.
That's actually a cute idea!
If the name made sense.
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What is the most important thing that a name should represent?
Personality
The joining of two parents
Individuality
Family history
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What would you do if you ended up regretting the name you gave your daughter?
Just deal with it.
Start calling her by her middle name.
Use a nickname and hope it sticks.
You can always change a name.
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What if you and your SO can't agree on a name for your daughter?
It defaults to me.
We try to come to a compromise.
Talk about what we don't like about the names each other have chosen.
Tell them they can name the next kid.
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