What's Your Southern Name?

By: Teresa M.

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About This Quiz

Down South below the Mason Dixon Line, they have some of the finest names spoken with an unmistakable drawl! Let's find out what regal-sounding Southern name suits you best!

Which comfort food do you like most?

Meatloaf.
Mashed potatoes.
Whiskey.
Mac & Cheese.

What do you do on Sunday afternoons?

I have dinner with my family.
I throw something on the grill.
I take long naps.
I watch the game.

Which Southern state would you most like to visit?

Alabama.
Mississippi.
Georgia.
Louisiana.

What are you most likely to put on the grill?

Steaks.
Pork belly.
Shrimp.
Corn.

Which cocktail would you most like to try?

Mint Julep.
Hurricane.
Apple Pie Moonshine.
Lynchburg Lemonade.

What do you like most about Southerners?

I like their charm.
I like their accent.
I like their laid back attitude.
I like they way they cook most!

Which famous Southerner do you know the most about?

Aretha Franklin.
Dale Earnhardt.
Dolly Parton.
Elvis Presley.

Which Southern movie do you like most?

"Steel Magnolias"
"Gone with the Wind"
"Fried Green Tomatoes"
"Cold Mountain"

How charming do you think you are?

I can be charming when I want something.
I'm a little charming.
I'm a normal amount of charming.
I am all charm.

Do you open doors for others?

Of course, I do.
It depends on the other person.
I think that's an old-fashioned thing to do.
If they have their hands full, I'll get the door.

Do you know what frog gigging means?

I've heard of it.
I've been frog gigging many times.
I think I know, but I'm not sure.
Is that when frogs do a show and dance?

Which sport do you like most?

NASCAR.
Boxing.
Bowling.
Football.

What do you say when someone sneezes?

"Bless you."
"Bless your heart."
"Wash your hands!"
"Let me get you a tissue."

Which country singer do you like most?

Dolly Parton.
Alan Jackson.
Faith Hill.
Wynona Judd.

What aspect of your life is most important to you right now?

Family.
Health.
Education.
Career.

Which Southern-based television show is your life most like?

"The Golden Girls"
"Dallas"
"The Walking Dead"
"The Andy Griffith Show"

Which "Designing Women" character is your mom most like?

Julia.
Mary Jo.
Suzanne.
Charlene.

Which outdoor activity do you enjoy most?

Fishing.
Grilling.
Camping.
Gardening.

What condiment do you like most?

Tabasco Sauce.
Mustard.
Honey.
Mayonaisse.

What kind of pie would you order from a menu?

Pecan Pie.
Key Lime Pie.
Peach Cobbler.
Sweet Potato Pie.

Do you have an accent?

I have a thick accent.
Other people say I do.
I do not have an accent.
I have a little bit of an accent.

Do you prefer riding a horse or a motorcycle?

I prefer a horse.
I like motorcycles more.
I like them both.
I prefer riding in my car.

What kind of farmer would you be?

Berry Farmer.
Dairy Farmer.
Wheat Farmer.
Llama Farmer.

Do you have a favorite NASCAR driver?

I have a couple favorites.
I don't have a favorite, but I like it.
I don't like NASCAR.
Yes, I am a super fan.

What kind of dog do you like most?

Labrador.
Walker Hound.
Beagle.
Collie.

How would your best friend describe you?

Graceful.
Charming.
Delightful.
Smooth.

How would you get to know new neighbors?

I would bake them cookies.
I would give them space until they settle in.
I would go over with wine and introduce myself.
I would spy on them for a while before approaching them.

Do you live life in the fast lane?

Sometimes.
I prefer the slow lane.
I'm always in the fast lane.
My mouth is always in the fast lane.

Which term of endearment do you use most?

Sweetie.
Darling.
Honey.
Baby.

Are you courteous?

I always try to be courteous.
I'm courteous and polite.
I'm not courteous in traffic sometimes.
I do have my moments.

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