If you followed a fascination with names here—or simply got curious enough about this quirky museum’s mission to be reading this—you’re already one of us. You’re a Namiac. You belong here, in the world of language, meaning, and surprising connections. And we're very glad you're here.

But let me ask... Are you certifiable?

                            Do you dream of a better future - and believe in the untapped power of names to change the world?

If yes, we’re happy to be the ones to break it to you: You’re a Certifiable Namiac.

A Certifiable Namiac realizes that names are extraordinary, and that most web tools, name generators, and online discussion threads—while entertaining and often useful—barely scratch the surface of understanding the meaning, significance, and power of names. The Certifiable Namiac sees names as gateways to something much richer—a world of interconnectedness, where names possess an inherent ability to build connection, understanding, and compassion.

Does that description fit you?  If so:

Embrace Your Onomophilia –

GET CERTIFIED.

(Onomophilia, a love of or fascination with names, is the perfect affliction for anyone captivated by how names shape our world.)
 

Don't worry, there's no test! Becoming a Certified Namiac just means joining the vibrant, optimistic Museum of Names community. We’re soft-spoken but hard-hitting in our mission to illuminate names not just as personal markers, but as pathways to belonging, connection, and even human rights. It’s about investing in the belief that our individuality is tied to something universal—and that the potent key to demonstrating that is in the grasp of every human on earth, every day of their life. The Museum of Names aims to help pioneer a movement that elevates names as essential, universal touchstones of human connection.

When you become a Certified Namiac, you gain access to exclusive content, early insights, and a handsome special edition T-shirt guaranteed to spark some terrific conversations when you walk around showing off your new title! Meanwhile, you’ll be joining a kind, passionate community united by the belief in a more cohesive world and helping to share that names are so much more than a word on a birth certificate.

Ready to take your Namiac status to the next level?
 

Become a Certified Namiac Today!​