Famous Initials Quiz | Guess the Full Names
Decode the names behind the initials
GM quizzers! 👋 Let's dive into the Famous Initials Quiz and see how many full names you can uncover behind those well-known initials. From literary legends like J.R.R. Tolkien to political figures such as H.S. Truman, this quiz spans a variety of fields and eras.
Each question presents a set of initials, your challenge is to identify the full name. It's a fun way to revisit historical figures, authors, scientists, and celebrities, and perhaps learn something new along the way.
Whether you're a seasoned quizzer or just looking for a fun break, this quiz offers a delightful mix of challenge and entertainment. Share it with friends, compare scores, and see who truly knows their famous figures!
Right, let's get started and decode those initials! 🧠
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Q1: L. S. Lowry is known for his industrial landscapes, but what do his initials stand for? Laurence Stephen
Q2: What full name is hidden behind the pen name C. S. Lewis? Clive Staples
Q3: J. R. R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings; can you decode his full name? John Ronald Reuel
Q4: What do the initials in P. G. Wodehouse stand for, creator of Jeeves and Wooster? Pelham Grenville
Q5: T. S. Eliot gave us The Waste Land, but what do those letters represent? Thomas Stearns
Q6: A. A. Milne created Winnie-the-Pooh. What do the initials “A. A.” stand for? Alan Alexander
Q7: True or false: the "S" in H. S. Truman stands for a name. False – it doesn’t stand for anything. It honours both his grandfathers: Anderson Shipp Truman and Solomon Young.
Q8: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak succeeded B. J. Johnson, but what do his initials stand for? Alexander Boris de Pfeffel
Q9: What is the full name of U.S. President J. F. Kennedy? John Fitzgerald
Q10: In the name of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, what middle name does the "D" represent? Delano
Q11: What does the "W" stand for in the name of former U.S. President George W. Bush? Walker
Q12: What does the “B” stand for in Nobel Prize founder Alfred B. Nobel? Bernhard
Q13: J. D. Watson co-discovered the structure of DNA. What do his initials stand for? James Dewey
Q14: R. A. Fisher was a founding figure in statistics. Decode his initials: Ronald Aylmer
Q15: Niels H. D. Bohr is known for his atomic model — but what do the H. D. stand for? Niels Henrik David
Q16: Actor Michael B. Jordan shares a name with a basketball legend. What does the "B" stand for? Bakari
Q17: Samuel L. Jackson is a household name, but what does the “L” stand for? Leroy
Q18: Jamie J. Foxx’s stage name includes a middle initial. Is it real or fictional? Fictional — his real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, and he chose "J" as part of his stage name.
Q19: David E. Kelley created Ally McBeal and Big Little Lies. What’s the “E” for? Edward
Q20: The “K” in J. K. Rowling isn’t part of her birth name. What does it stand for? Kathleen — her paternal grandmother’s name, added for her pen name
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Now that you've revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Initial Genius 🧠
Incredible! You’ve got a brain built for trivia. From Nobel laureates to literary giants, you know your famous names inside out. A true master of the alphabet!
10–16 correct – Name Decoder 🔎
Great effort! You’ve cracked most of the initials and clearly have a strong grip on who’s who in history and pop culture. Just a few gaps to fill and you're nearly there!
0–9 correct – Identity Explorer 🗂️
Don’t worry, every quiz is a chance to learn something new. Now you know your L.S. Lowry from your H.S. Truman! Keep playing and those initials will soon stick.
That’s it for now. Thanks for playing! I Eat Quizzes – Stay curious, stay clever! ✨📝
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