Spanish First Names quiz

More questions about Spanish First Names

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1. 1 Easy

   How is the classical English name Alexander expressed in Spanish?

   Answer: Alejandro

   Why: Alexander joins Greek alexein, to defend, and aner, man, so it means defender of men; Spanish writes the Greek x as j in Alejandro.

2. 2 Medium

   Which Spanish name is traditionally treated as the equivalent of the English James?

   Answer: Diego

   Why: Spanish tradition ties the name to Santiago, though many scholars now doubt it and point to the older Latin name Didacus.

3. 3 Hard

   What is the maximum number of simple first names Spanish law allows one person?

   Answer: Two

   Why: Article 51 of Spain's 2011 Civil Registry Law sets the limit, and one compound name may be registered instead of the two simple ones.

4. 4 Easy

   What Spanish male name is traditionally shortened to Pepe?

   Answer: José

   Why: Folk etymology reads Pepe from P.P., for Saint Joseph's title pater putativus; records show Pepe for José only from the 18th century.

5. 5 Medium

   What is the Spanish equivalent of the English male name Stephen?

   Answer: Esteban

   Why: Both go back to the Greek stephanos, meaning a crown or a wreath.

6. 6 Hard

   In Spanish naming, what is a person's second surname?

   Answer: Mother's first surname

   Why: Each parent hands on only their own first surname, so your second one stops with you, and marriage in Spain changes no one's name.