What's My Nickname?

Take this quiz to find your special nickname!

Your nickname is who you are, with all your quirks and perks, boiled down into one single word. What would your nickname be?

Answer a few simple questions, and we'll give you a nickname that perfectly fits your personality!

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Questions Overview

1. I’m a:
  1. Sunrise
  2. Sunset
2. When you hear a song you love, you:
  1. Sing and dance like nobody's watching.
  2. Hum along and tap my foot.
  3. Sit still and enjoy it silently.
3. Which T-shirt are you most likely to wear?
  1. A plain, solid-colored tee.
  2. A tie-dye tee with tons of color.
  3. A band T-shirt to rep my fav musician.
  4. A T-shirt with a meme printed on it.
  5. A designer tee with a cool, artistic print.
4. What's more important?
  1. Winning or succeeding.
  2. Having fun.
  3. Just trying your best.
5. If you had to ditch one forever, you'd give up:
  1. Music
  2. Books
  3. Movies & TV
6. Your friends would say you're more:
  1. Creative
  2. Logical
7. Where would you most want to live?
  1. A lively city that never sleeps.
  2. A small, quiet town where everyone knows each other.
  3. A remote, peaceful countryside with no neighbors and great views.
8. What are you most proud of?
  1. My intelligence
  2. My kindness
  3. My achievements
  4. My social circle
9. Before you die, your last words will probably be something:
  1. Epic
  2. Mysterious
  3. Goofy
  4. Heartwarming
10. If you could restart your life right now, would you do anything different?
  1. Yes, all of it. I want something totally new.
  2. Sure, some of it. I'd change a couple things.
  3. Nope, none of it. This is my life, and I like it.
11. What keeps you up at night?
  1. Knowing everyone's gotta die someday.
  2. Thinking about the paths I didn't take.
  3. Guilt or regret about times I hurt others.
  4. Worry about not reaching my potential.
12. You want people to:
  1. Admire me.
  2. Remember my work.
  3. Leave me alone.
  4. Be entertained by me.

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Finding Your Nickname

Think of what you’re good at or enjoy doing. Nicknames are often based on someone’s biggest characteristic, like their interests or a trait they exemplify. Take some time to think about what matters most to you, what you spend most of your time doing, or the person you want most to be. This can help you find qualities that you might turn into nicknames. For example, if you love to birdwatch, you might call yourself “Birdie” or “Scopes.”

Alter your given name to make it more fun. Sometimes, nicknames are just alternate versions of our actual names. We shorten them, make them longer, or remix them to make them more fun or memorable. Think about if there’s an interesting way to tweak your current name into something catchier. For example, a long name like “Elizabeth” might become “Liz,” or a short name like “Jack” might become “Lumberjack.”

Ask your friends and family what they think. Nicknames are often given to us by other people, the people close to us who know us better than we know ourselves sometimes. Ask your friends and family if they’ve ever thought to call you by a nickname, or ask them to give you one now. You might be surprised at how they see you!

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