Name Games
Updated: May 26, 2009
Ever ask yourself, "What's in a name?" Names are the ultimate identifier, representing who you are and how people refer to you. When you were named, there were many influencing factors, from the culture around you, to family traditions, your parents' style, religion and even your native language.Also, depending when you are born, your name is affected by the trends of that time. For instance in 2009, the name Emma surpassed Emily as the most popular girl's name. In many cultures naming is very important, whether they believe it affects your fate, the afterlife or your personality.
Play fun name games that just might reveal something more about you.

Get translations of America's most popular names now. Chris is Christobal and Jennifer's Genevieve, but who are you?
Quiz yourself on memorable monikers of amazing athletes, and get your own name for the ages.
Would Chuck Norris by any other name rock so hard? From ho-hum to downright cruel, find out the real names celebrities went by before they were famous.
The Secret Service has code names for the president, vice president and other high-ranking officials. Play the game and get your own Secret Service code name.
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