Name Meaning Match
A matching quiz made for name lovers: guests match 12 baby names to their meanings, from Ava ('Life, bird') to Oscar ('God spear, deer friend').
What you need
- Printed match sheets (names + a shuffled, lettered list of meanings)
- Pens or pencils
- The host answer key
Setup
- Print one sheet per guest — each sheet lists the 12 names and the 12 meanings in shuffled, lettered order.
How to play
- Guests write the letter of the matching meaning next to each name.
- When everyone is done, read the answer key aloud.
- The guest with the most correct matches wins.
Variations
- The 12 pairs (host key): Ava — Life, bird; Noah — Rest, comfort; Luna — Moon; Leo — Lion; Maya — Water, illusion; Ethan — Strong, firm; Iris — Rainbow; Felix — Happy, fortunate; Sophia — Wisdom; Kai — Sea, forgiveness; Amara — Grace, eternal; Oscar — God spear, deer friend.