How to name your Home
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When you buy a new house, give it a personality on its own. Choose a name that will provide something meaningful to the house and you. There are many options from which to choose. Depending on the property’s location, the house name may or may not have to be registered with a local municipality.
Use your name
Many people use the family name in their home name. For instance, if your name is “Smith” then you might call your home Smith House, Smith Cottage or Smith Place. This will give the house a part of you. The second word can be whatever describes the home.
Use a favorite name
You might want to name your home after a different famous house. For instance, if you have an all white house, you can say it is The White House.
If you want to do something fun, then you can name it after a home that is famous from a book, movie or television show. For instance, Superman fans can name their home Kent Farm or Metropolis Lane.
Use the location
You can make the name of the home based on its location. For instance, you may call it White Sands Beach Cottage. You can put the name of the city, town or municipality into it.
Use nature to inspire you
A lot of people enjoy nature, and this can be a part of the name of your home. For instance, if it borders a river, you can call it the River Home. If it is surrounded by wildflowers, then Wildflower Cottage can be a suitable name. Think about the natural areas near it.
Description
You may choose to use the home itself to get its name. For instance, if you have a bright purple mansion, then you can call it the Purple Mansion.
Use history
If your home is older, then you can use history to help you name it. For instance, if it used to be a school house, once upon a time, then you can put the name of the schoolhouse as its new name even though now it is a private home.
Let your imagination go wild
There really is no right or wrong when it comes to picking a name for your home. You can even name it Imagination Estate or Dreams Come True Cottage. Pick a name that is meaningful to you and your family.
You can find many resources online to help you name your home. For instance, House Name Heritage provides databases with suggestions for naming your home. After you have decided on a name, let everyone know with a plaque to commemorate its moniker.