Name Change for Professional Reasons

A professional personal name can be tremendously important for certain professions. (For business names, see the company name index.)

Some professions require public recognition of the practitioners' names, names easily remembered and pronounced. Politicians, actors, and authors come immediately to mind. Other professions may require an easily pronounced name, perhaps one that relates to the profession but doesn't require a wide name recognition.

Persons with names associated with their profession may benefit from a name change. Reasons may be for a better resonance with the profession, for a more easily pronounced name, or for consistency with the majority of names in the geographical area.

If the name can't be pronounced and remembered, or if the name alludes to something dissonant with the profession, it can be unfortunate. An example would be the name Dr. Hurt for a dentist.

Numerology can help you choose a professional name for your chosen career.

See Film/Stage Actor Name if you're looking for a name as an actor or Pen Name Information if you're looking for a name as an author.

Otherwise, keep on reading.

Choosing a Professional Name with Numerology

How to Choose a Professional Name

While numerology can play a role in determining the right professional name, there are other things to assess.

In fact, it probably would be better to consider the other things first, before selecting a name that resonates with the numerology energies you want to attract. That's because once the name is selected according to numerology, it's pretty much set.

Therefore, consider the other aspects first. You'll probably end up with a few suitable names. Numerology then can be used to select the best one according to your preference.

Things to Consider when Choosing a Great Professional Name

There are a number of things to contemplate before deciding on a professional name. The first item to consider is whether or not the name is appropriate.

Here is a checklist.

Go through the checklist with every name you are considering as your professional name. The names that pass each item are then examined with a numerology point of view to see which resonate with the energies you prefer.

 Is the name appropriate for your profession?

"Appropriate," in this case, means is the name acceptable by those who would be associated with it — people who interact with you, others of the profession, and the culture and community you intermingle with are examples.

 Would the name be attractive to your clients, customers, or audience (as opposed to uninviting or repulsive)?

 Would the name be memorable (possibly not required for your profession)?

 Do you like the name? Is it a name you would be willing to consider yourself existing as, identifying yourself as, for the rest of your life?

For actors, if the name is easily pronounced and has a verbal rhythm to assist memory and recognition on billboards, it can be considered memorable. For writers, if the name has a visual rhythm and is easily recognized in print, especially on book covers, it can be considered memorable.

Numerology Examination

Here is where you determine which name is the most suitable for the numerology energies you prefer.

If none of the names you have considered so far are close enough to your preference, construct some more names and put them through the above checklist. Then continue with this section.

There are two ways to do the numerology examination.

1. Doing numerology calculations on each name — when you know what numbers you prefer for the name energies.

   If you wish to determine which numbers you prefer before continuing with the numerology examination, the About Numerology Number Meanings article can be consulted. Determine which number you most prefer. Then, optionally, up to two more numbers that also resonate well with the person you are wanting to be.

2. Getting a numerology reading for each name — when you're uncertain what numbers are best.

Choose one of the above methods for the numerology examination.

The first method, Method A, is the most precise. It also requires sufficient knowledge of numerology numbers to determine which numbers you prefer.

The second method, Method B, is more general. It is suitable for people who want an overview of what the energies represented by a name are likely to present. If Method B is followed, getting a full, complete reading is recommended (link further below), at least for the most likely to be selected name, before finalizing a name choice.

Your name choice is likely to be a lifetime decision. The numerology examination is to help remove any question in your mind about which name to choose.

Method A: Doing numerology calculations on each name

Method B: Getting a numerology reading for each name

Afterward

Numerology is a tool to help you determine a good professional name for yourself.

If you follow the above procedure and are still undecided, it may be prudent to consult a professional numerologist in person. Or, if you prefer, there is much information about name changes and selecting names at the name changes index that may be consulted.