Name game quizzes: find the famous names
Names that hide a colour, an animal or a job: 1 free name game quiz to find the famous names.
When names play tricks
Some names hide a colour, an animal or a job; others are so similar they are easy to mix up. Name games play on these coincidences, combining general knowledge with a sharp eye.
A first name, a clue, a photo
Find the right name from a first name, a clue or a photo, in just a few seconds. The answers tell the story behind stage names and adopted names.
Frequently asked questions
Where do surnames come from?
Most appeared in the Middle Ages to tell apart people who shared the same first name. They often refer to a job (Smith, Baker), a place, a physical feature (Brown, White) or a parent's first name.
Are colour surnames common?
Yes, in many languages. In English, Brown, White, Black and Green are among the most common surnames; in French, Leblanc, Lenoir, Blanc or Leroux originally described the colour of someone's hair or complexion.