To some, a home name may sound pretentious, and to others naming a house can be meaningful. Find out the reasons why people name their dwellings, the history of house names, and a way to select a name for your abode.
Why do people name homes?
There’s an old world romanticism often associated with naming a home and property. And naming homes originally started out as a way to describe a dwelling based on the property’s setting or the owner’s trade. There are 1.4 million homes (out of 26 million) in England with names, and many include house, cottage, or view with orchard, meadow, sunny side, and rose.
However, it’s tough to find that kind of data for the U.S.
Naming homes in the U.S. just may not be nearly as popular. While sometimes modern names may be based on puns or are quirky, there are also so many famous named homes in the U.S., like The White House, Mount Vernon, Fallingwater, and Hearst Castle.
Today, a house name helps describe the home’s personality and character. It can create a mood or describe the owner’s feelings about the property, too. However, there is no reason why you can’t name your residence.
How does a home’s name effect potential sales?
A property with a name can translate to a better real estate play.
According to a survey of 4,000 people in the United Kingdom, 14 percent would be willing to pay more for a home with a name. And 40 percent said they would be more interested in viewing a house that has a name. Yes, that’s a UK survey, but I’m willing to guess that a house name would be intriguing to many humans in the U.S., as well.
How can I name my house?
A helpful little website can help you name your abode.
A House Name Generator website is free for those of us who have never named our dwellings. Answer a few questions at name-generator.org.uk/house and receive some personalized suggestions.
When I filled in the information for our house, we got: Mill View, Pleasant End, and The Poplars
