Games / Icebreaker / The Story of My Name

Icebreaker

The Story of My Name

Everyone shares the short story behind their first name or a nickname.

Time
10 min
Group
4–20 people
Format
Any
Energy
Calm
Budget
Free
Materials
None

How to run it

  1. 1
    Ask each person to share where their name or a nickname came from.
  2. 2
    Keep each story to about 45 seconds.
  3. 3
    Thank each speaker and move on.

Variations

  • Use favourite food from childhood instead.
  • Share the name you would pick for a pet.

Host tips

Great for new or cross-cultural teams.
Nobody has to share a nickname they dislike.