· 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?
o 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?
o If so, what are they?
o Why do you hate them?
· Do you think names shape our personality? To what degree?
· Does your name have a meaning?
o If so, what does it mean?
· Do you have a middle name?
o What is it?
o 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?
o Other wordings: ... does the surname come first? / ... does your family name come first?
· Do you have a nickname?
o If so, what is it?
o How did you get it?
o Do you like it?
o What are some interesting nicknames that you have heard?
· How many letters are in your name?
o How many syllables are in your name?
o Does your first name have the same number of syllables as your last name?
o 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?
o 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?
o 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?
o What is the most popular name for a dog in your country?
o 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?
o Can you name some famous composers?
o Can you name some famous artists?
o Can you name some Western foods?
o Can you name some Eastern foods?
o Can you name some Middle-Eastern foods?
o Can you name some cars?
o What are some names of famous companies you know?
· What's the name of your favorite singer?
o What's the name of your favorite character from a story you've read
o What's the name of your favorite writer?
o What's the name of your favorite novel?
o What's the name of your favorite restaurant?
o What's the name of your favorite television show?
o What's the name of your favorite movie?
· What's your name?
· Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean?
o 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?
· Can you name some notorious people or criminals ?
· Is it ever appropriate to "call someone names"? When?
· Can you name the seven continents?
o How many U.S. state names do you know?
o How many Canadian province names do you know?
· Do you believe some names or words have magical qualities?
· Do people in your country predict the future according to names?
· If you could change your name would you? What would it be? Why this name?
· Do you remember any kids whose names other kids in school made fun of? Why? What were their names?
· Are you named after anyone in your family?
· Do you ever feel pressure to live up to your name?
· Can your name mean anything funny in your language?
· Have you ever known a boy that has a "girl's name" or a boy that had a "girl's name"?
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