A Name for an Artistic Career

An attractive, memorable name may be important for a successful artistic career.

Not that it would necessarily make you more artistic (although the effect could seem that way). But the right name is likely to help people remember you and associate you with your art.

There are non-numerology things to consider, like ease of pronunciation, emotional resonance or reminders, visual shape of the name when it's constructed with the letters that spell it out, and uniqueness.

This article is only about numerology-related considerations.

Every number in numerology represents certain energy. The energy has an influence, but doesn't alter or tread on freewill.

The number 3 represents the most creative energy of all.

Therefore, it is prudent to have the number 3 as one of your major name numbers, especially if your life path number is something other than 3.

If it's not possible to have 3 as a major name number, see if you can arrange for either or both:

• The letter "C" or "L" as the first letter of the name.
• The letter "U" as the first vowel or first letter of the name.

There are other good letters for an artistic career. I'll talk about those. And also how to determine what numbers a name has — with a link to an online calculator.

If your artistic career is specifically as an actor or a writer, then consult either the article Film/Stage Actor Name or the article Pen Name Information, respectively. Or, if your career is only marginally related to the arts, consult the Choosing a Professional Name article.

The Preferred Numbers

The number 3 is the most important numerology number for artistic careers because it represents the most creative energy of all.

Another numerology number that resonates well with creativity is the number 5. The energy 5 represents expresses a personal sense of freedom. It helps to maintain a non-stuck attitude related to convention.

Generally, the sense of freedom leads to many and varied experiences, which can provide fuel for the creative process.

A third important number is the number 9. The energy represented by the numerology number 9 relates to broad thinking, humanity, and compassion. Its importance would depend on your area of artistic expression.

Broad thinking means less creative restriction. A feeling for humanity and compassion can have an influence on artistic creations, which might or might not be advantageous to your area of expression.

The Major Name Numbers

There are three major name numbers.

1. The destiny number, calculated from all letters of the name.

2. The personality number, calculated from the consonants of the name.

3. The heart's desire number, calculated from the vowels of the name.

All of the major name numbers are desirable positions for important numbers.

The name number with the most influence on who and what you are and are becoming is the destiny number. It is generally the preferred position for the most important number.

If the destiny position doesn't contain the most desirable number, then personality is the next preferred position.

After that, the heart's desire position.

Note: Because of the way the major name numbers are calculated, the 3, 5, and 9 can't all three be a major name number in the same name. The one that won't fit may be assigned as an important name letter.

Important Name Letters

There are two letters in a name that have more influence than the rest of the individual letters. The letters reside in the first or given name, not the middle or last/family names.

The two are the first letter and the first vowel (which is the same letter if the first letter is a vowel).

Here are the vowels and consonants that represent the numbers 3, 5, and 9.

Determining Name Numbers

When you have one or more potential names in mind that are fully acceptable to you, then get the major name numbers for each.

The Core Numbers Calculator can be used. You'll need to provide your birth date as well as the potential name to get the core numbers.

The first number you'll see in the results table is your life path number, a number calculated from your birth date.

The next three numbers in the table are the major name numbers for the potential name. Record those numbers next to each potential name.

When you have the major name numbers of all potential names, you'll have the information needed to choose a name beneficial for your artistic career according to numerology.