Some sources only use digits 1 through 8, but there are 9 numerology name numbers, so be sure to use all 9 digits when numbering the letters. The system can also be summarized like this: 1– A, J, S 2– B, K, T 3– C, L, U 4– D, M, V 5– E, N, W 6– F, O, X 7– G, P, Y 8– H, Q, Z 9– I, R

If you have a name that’s been passed down through your family, such as John Smith II, or you have unique prefixes or suffixes, include it as long as it is part of your full, official name. If you have legally changed your name, use that name since that is now how you identify yourself. You can use nicknames, but they won’t give a completely accurate result.

You will have some duplicates, but that is not a problem. For example, if your name is John Jacob Smith, then all of the Js will get a 1, the Os will get a 6, the Hs will get an 8, and so on.

For example, BATMAN is numbers 2+1+2+4+1+5, which equals 15.

Master numbers can be reduced, but only in certain situations. They are reduced when they are found within a date or number equation. For example, if a total sum is a Master number, do not reduce it. But if there is a Master number within the equation, go ahead and reduce an 11 to a 2 or a 33 to a 6 to simplify the equation. [4] X Research source

Some sources differ slightly in their descriptions of each number, but overall, their general descriptors remain similar: 1 – Initiator of action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, individualistic 2 – Cooperation, adaptability, consideration of others, partnering, mediating 3 – Expression, verbalization, socialization, the arts, the joy of living 4 – Values foundation, order, service, struggle against limits, steady growth 5 – Expansiveness, visionary, adventure, the constructive use of freedom 6 – Responsibility, protection, nurturing, community, balance, sympathy 7 – Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating 8 – Practical endeavors, status-oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals 9 – Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression 11 – Higher spiritual plane, intuitive, illumination, idealist, a dreamer 22 – The Master Builder, large endeavors, powerful force, leadership

Your soul number will tell you your likes, dislikes, and deepest desires. Assign only the vowels in your first name and last name numbers, add them to find the sum, and reduce the sum to find your soul number. Your personality, or inner dreams, number is found by giving only the consonant letters a number. To find your destiny name number, you will follow the same process to find your normal name number. When differentiating between vowels and consonants, treat Ys and Ws with special care. When Ys are used as a vowel and a W is paired with a vowel to create a vowel sound, such as ‘Matthew,’ then they are given numbers for a soul number. Conversely, if Ys and Ws are being used in a name as consonants, do not give them numbers for a personality name number. [6] X Research source

If you want to skip the courthouse, you can always ask people to call you by a nickname. A new name may take some time to catch on, but be consistent with correcting people nicely and signing your new name correctly to help it stick. You can even start by spelling your name differently to alter your name number results. For example, Tamra is an 8 but by spelling her name Tamara, she becomes a 9.