Names conversation questions

1. What is your name? Do you know its meaning?

2. Do you like your name? Why or why not?

3. Do you have a nickname?

4. How many people in your family share the same last name?

5. Do people ever mispronounce your name? How do you feel about it?

6. Is your name common in your country? What are other common names?

7. Do you prefer short or long names? Why?

8. What are some common names for pets? Can people have the same names? Why or why not?

9. Have you ever met someone with the same name as you? How did it feel?

10. How do cultural or religious traditions influence the names people choose?

11. If you could choose a different name for yourself, what would it be and why?

12. Do you think names should carry meanings, or are they just labels? Why?

13. How do names change over time? Are there names that were popular in the past but are not popular today?

14. What are some names from other cultures that you hear often?

15. Kids sometimes tease other kids about their name. Can you recall any examples from your childhood?

16. Do you remember other people’s names easily? If you forget a person’s name, what do you do?