In numerology, your name is believed to carry its own vibration, calculated using a system that assigns a number to each letter of the alphabet.
The basic letter-to-number system
Most numerologists use a version of the Chaldean or Pythagorean system, where each letter of your name is assigned a number (typically 1 through 9), and the total is reduced to a single digit in the same way as a Life Path Number.
Why some people adjust their name's spelling
You may have noticed public figures or business owners spelling their name slightly differently than usual (adding or removing a letter). This is a common numerology-based practice, done with the intention of shifting the name's calculated number to one considered more favourable for their goals.
Name Number vs Life Path Number
Your Life Path Number is fixed, based on your birth date and unchangeable. Your Name Number, on the other hand, is based on what you're actually called - which means it can theoretically be adjusted, and is sometimes used as a supporting remedy alongside other numerology guidance.
Common uses
- Choosing a name for a newborn
- Naming a new business
- Reviewing whether a name change (such as after marriage) aligns well with existing numbers
If you're considering a name for a baby, business, or yourself, our certified numerologists can walk you through a full calculation. Book a consultation through the Appointment page.
