About Us
We're Sophia and Nathan, a couple living in Belgium with a shared passion for names, language, and cultural history. We created NameOriginFinder.com to explore and share the stories behind names from around the world.
Sophia has been working professionally as an onomast since 2020, diving deep into the study of names, their linguistic roots, and cultural significance.
Her expertise shapes much of the content on this site, ensuring that whether you are analyzing a common name like Emma or a unique surname, the information is presented with accuracy and context.
Our Mission
Whether you're curious about your own name, searching for matching sibling names for a new baby, or just interested in the roots of language, our goal is to make that discovery process easy and informative.
What We Explore
Our database connects modern names to their ancient roots. We specialize in:
- Etymology: Tracing words back to Old English, Latin, and Proto-Indo-European roots.
- Cultural Origins: Distinguishing between similar traditions (e.g., distinguishing German vs. Jewish surnames).
- Naming Trends: Analyzing data from the Social Security Administration to visualize popularity spikes.
This project is a labor of love. We hope it brings insight and inspiration to your name journey.
Get in Touch
If you have any feedback, suggestions, or want to suggest a name we haven't analyzed yet, check our Full Name Directory or reach out to us directly at hello@nameoriginfinder.com.