Do these first names belong to Mayberry characters or the actors who played them?

Are you on a first name basis with all the residents of Mayberry?

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Many actors from The Andy Griffith Show are so connected to their characters, it can be easy to forget their real names! Of course, Don Knotts and Ron Howard made a name for themselves outside the beloved sitcom and Andy used his own name for Sheriff Taylor so he didn't have that problem!

But distinguishing between characters and actors might be harder for other Mayberry residents. Can you guess if these first names belong to Andy Griffith Show characters or actors?

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  1. Howard
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  2. Helen
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  3. Betty
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  4. Clint
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  5. Hobart
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  6. Hal
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  7. Emmett
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  8. Ernest
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  9. George
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  10. Roy
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  11. Bernard
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  12. Sheldon
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  13. Howard
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  14. Denver
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Do these first names belong to Mayberry characters or the actors who played them?

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144 Comments

RedSamRackham 19 months ago
* B-b-but what was 1st name of actor and character of Mr. Shwump?
BorisK 26 months ago
12/14 ... I better spend more time jawing with the guys at Floyd's ...
Tracye 30 months ago
12/14
Coldnorth Tracye 30 months ago
We tied. I would have had one more but hit the wrong key. Thelma Lou one oh well
oldmoe51 30 months ago
Missed one been a long time sense I’ve seen the Arnold episode didn’t recognize him
BorisK oldmoe51 26 months ago
THAT's his character's name ... Arnold. I forgot that one. Thanks.
Auntiekk 31 months ago
You got 12 out of 14
You know these names so well, you're practically a Mayberry resident! Great job!
STTOS 31 months ago
You got 13 out of 14 - You know these names so well, you're practically a Mayberry resident! Great job! Missed #5. Chose too quickly without giving it much thought. But I'll take it.
Zip 31 months ago
Can't believe there was no Gomer/Jim in this quiz, though.
Zip 31 months ago
13/14

Thought I might ace this one, then they threw in #12. I could have sworn that Opie had a friend named Sheldon. Just not the right one I guess.
GeorgiaReadenour 31 months ago
13/14...missed #7 I don't remember him!!
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