A professional baby namer says she charges up to $10,000 per client to help them pick out a name for their child.
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How much are people willing to pay a baby namer?
Recent NYU grad Taylor A. Humphrey, 33, explained to The New Yorker about the rate she charges depending on her clients’ needs. Her services can range from a consulting phone call to researching names based on genealogical research. However, Humphrey added she’s always had an obsession with baby names and launched “What’s In A Baby’s Name” in 2015. Her prices range from $1,500 to $10,000.
Recently, she helped a couple name their child “Parks”, which was chosen after they explained to her that their first kiss was in a town called Parker. Additionally, Humphrey also assists couples who are “running out of names” while expecting their third or fourth child.
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Parents also ask for free baby naming advice on social media.
Humphrey runs a TikTok account with 46,000 followers and offers free advice for parents plus breaking down the meanings of each name. She also advises her clients if they don’t like the name as a first name, the parents can use it as a middle name.
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How does a “baby namer” find names?
Humphrey uses multiple sources to find various names for her clients. She said she uses the Social Security database which reveals names based on popularity and names used by brands. In addition to those sources, Humphrey also uses street names, and film credits, and researches various trends.
Despite her unique profession, people think the idea is a scam after her story was published.
They have a job called Baby Namer. You pay someone to compile a list of names.. for YOUR baby.
I swear. This is why alignments don’t matter because I could cure cancer tomorrow and still want to be on some recklessness with the majority.
— Hey, I’m Cashe (@DiOGeeJC) April 12, 2022
I also am a professional baby namer. I only charge $500 per child though. Send all business inquiries to my DMs. https://t.co/fXi2AX9F5J
— Matt #𝖘𝖊𝖙𝕿𝖍𝖊𝕿𝖔𝖓𝖊 (@VOODOOx07) April 12, 2022
This has to be one of those things where youre soo rich you dont know what else to spend your money on https://t.co/rwpIY9SmXB
— The Ol’Boy 🇺🇸 (@codyest92) April 12, 2022
I totally missed my calling. https://t.co/aOXzbDJSY8
— Mrs.Sam Thesis (@SThesis) April 12, 2022
Humphrey also offers services as a doula in New York and California and reiki work for clients who want a more holistic approach to healing.