Quiz: Where in the World is This Name Used?
Double trouble 🛢🛢
My brother recently got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, a sweet Southern girl with a sweet Southern double-barrel name: Allie Kate.
Growing up in Chicago, I rarely heard double-barrel names, save the occasional Mary-Kate or Maria Guadalupe — Catholic choices mostly borne by older generations.
But my future sister-in-law — and increasing interest on TikTok — inspired me to look into the double-barrel names parents are using today, both at home and abroad.
You can read my exhaustive study of double-barrel names by clicking on the button below. There you’ll find the top double-barrel choices in each country, the most popular starting and ending names, as well as unique choices, for girls and boys.
The most fun part of my research was finding the unique double-barrel names only used in one country or the other. The US records all names used for five babies or more in a single year, while the UK goes down to three.
There were hundreds of cool unique double-barrel names I couldn’t include in my article, so I thought I’d quiz you on some of them now.
We’ll give you the unique double-barrel name, and you have to guess if it’s found in the US or UK data. The answer button will take you to the list of top American or British baby names.
Ready? Go!
Quiz: Is This Double-Barrel Name Found in the US or UK? 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
1. Rio-James
Traveling lite name Rio paired with ultra-classic James. Is this name used in the US or UK?
2. Kehlani-Reign
Pop-star-inspired Kehlani is matched with regal word name Reign. Which country uses this name more?
3. Nina-Marie
Two understated classics: the international Nina and long-favored second name Marie. Where is this name found?
4. Kaiden-Lee
Modern invention Kaiden joins super-connector Lee. Do you think this name is found in the States or across the pond?
5. Millie-Ann
Grandma-chic Millie joins the classic middle name Ann. Is this combo more American or British?
6. Michael-James
Two former Number One baby names join forces in this double-barrel. Did babies in the US or UK receive this name?
7. Luna-June
Double oohs for Luna-June! Is this rhythmic combo used in the US or UK?
8. Scarlett-Grace
On-trend Scarlett is matched with beloved virtue name Grace. Is it an American or British choice?
9. John-William
Perhaps the two most classic boy names of all — John and William — are paired in this double-barrel name. In which country is it found?
10. Nova-Sky
Celestial names Nova and Sky are combined for a super starry double-barrel name. Is it used by parents in the US or UK?
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