What's in a Name?

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  1. 3. Top boy name in the 2000s, the nickname is often Jake.
  2. 7. Top boy name in the 2010s, it is the first name of the man know for Webster’s dictionary.
  3. 8. Most popular boy name from the last 100 years, also the last name of LeBron.
  4. 9. Top girl name in 2022 for Washington, DC, it is the name of a large city in NC and the name of a current princess.
  5. 10. Who wrote this famous quote from Romeo & Juliet? What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.
  6. 11. Top girl name in the 60s, the first name of the actress who played Phoebe on Friends.
  7. 12. In China, names may be related to the Chinese ____________, which has 12 animals signs and five elements.
  8. 13. Most popular girl name from the last 100 years, name of an important figure in Christianity.
  9. 14. This state allows trademarked names (IBM), diseases (Anthrax) and obscenities for names. Hint: Famous for maple syrup.
  10. 17. Top boy name in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, name of main character in The Office.
  11. 19. Many parents on this continent name children based on the qualities they want their child to have. Hint: One of the 54 countries is Kenya.
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  1. 1. This name was the top name for girls in 27 different states in 2022. Hint: It means “olive tree.”
  2. 2. Top girl name in the 80s and 90s, name of main character in New Girl.
  3. 3. Top girl name in the 70s, name of a Fly Girl, singer, actress who was married to Ben.
  4. 4. This state limits names to 150 characters – 50 each for first, middle, last. Hint: Land of 10,000 lakes.
  5. 5. In India, many parents consult an astrologer to find a name that goes with the child’s “nakshatra,” or lunar __________________.
  6. 6. Top girl name in the 2010s, and the first name of the actress who played Hermione in Harry Potter.
  7. 15. Top girl name in the 2000s, also the first name of a famous American poet.
  8. 16. This name was the top name for boys in 20 different states in 2022. Hint: It is a variation of William.
  9. 18. This state has no restrictions on what a parent may name a child. Hint: Home of Abe Lincoln.