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How Names Express Themselves in Numbers: Using Numerology to Unlock Hidden Information in Your Name

23 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Colourful numbers scattered on white

By Madelyn

Madelyn is a long-time follower of Waltzing More Than Matilda, and today she has a guest post on Numerology. This is a method of examining names through spiritual mathematics, and Madelyn shows you how to calculate and interpret the Expression Number in any name using Numerology. 

Numerology is a vast, ancient subject found in numerous cultures, and is full of mysticism and spirituality. But since this is a name blog, I am going to focus on one aspect that could be useful for expectant parents and name enthusiasts – the Expression Number.

Using modern Numerology, based on the assertion by Pythagoras that all things can be expressed numerically, the Expression Number is obtained by adding your first, middle, and last name (as written on your birth certificate), and reveals your strengths and weaknesses. Each Expression Number describes a specific personality type, and can possibly give you reassurance that you have picked the name, or might be useful in narrowing down your ever-growing name list. Who doesn’t want to know if their child will be a leader, or the brains behind the operation?

Values of Each Letter

1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9

A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I

J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R

S    T    U    V    W   X    Y    Z

Let’s do a few examples using the leaders of Australia, England, and the United States: Prime Minister Anthony John Abbott, Prime Minister David William Donald Cameron, and President Barack Hussein Obama II. Remember to always reduce the values of each name to a single digit and to use every name that was recorded on the birth certificate.

ANTHONY   JOHN   ABBOTT

1528657    1685   122622

34=3+4=7  20=2+0=2 15=1+5=6

7 + 2 + 6= 15= 1 + 5=6

DAVID  WILLIAM  DONALD  CAMERON

41494  5933914  465134   3145965

22 34=7 23=5 33=6

22 + 7 + 5 + 6=40=4

BARACK  HUSSEIN  OBAMA  II

219132  8311595  62141   1 1

18=9 32=5 14=5 1 1

9 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 1=21=3

You probably noticed in David Cameron’s name I did not reduce David, a 22, to a 4. If you ever encounter an 11 or 22, do not reduce it, because they have their own meanings separate from 2 and 4, and are often called “Master Numbers.” They are no more special than any other number, but in Numerology’s spiritual philosophy, they are considered elevated. There is a lot of power associated with these numbers, but, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility.

Now, what does each number mean? Below you will find general associations for each number, but for a better understanding of each personality type, I suggest reading this Numerology website.

  • 1 – leader, independent, original, courageous, stubborn, controlling, self-centered, critical
  • 2 – mediator, diplomatic, cooperative, open-minded, intuitive, pushover, vulnerable
  • 3 – communicator, optimistic, inspiring, creative, unfocused, undisciplined
  • 4 – doer/worker, organized, dedicated, methodical, narrow-minded, workaholic, stubborn
  • 5 – free spirit, visionary, charming, adaptable, critical, haughty, disorganised, undisciplined
  • 6 – teacher/social worker, community-oriented, nurturing/loving, artistic, creative, argumentative, self-righteous
  • 7 – philosopher/genius, analytical, studious, rebellious, moody, non-communicative, fearful, reclusive
  • 8 – manager/executive, commanding, efficient, organized, domineering, oppressive, stubborn
  • 9 – humanitarian, polite, charming, idealistic, arrogant, egotistical, hot-tempered
  • 11 – counsellor/prophet, intuitive, sensitive, empathetic, unrealistic, self-effacing, nervous
  • 22 – dreamer, spiritual, high-minded, powerful, nervous, high strung, dominating

Do the politicians’ expression numbers accurately describe them? Let me know in the comments section if you agree or disagree.

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To further explore the accuracy of the Expression Number, I like to calculate Expression Numbers for writers or physicists or actors. Just for fun, here is a short list of famous people and their expression numbers. And yes, I put Miley Cyrus in a list with Carl Sagan and Leonardo da Vinci. Probably the only time you’ll ever see that!

Alicia Christian Foster (Jodie Foster) – 3

Carl Edward Sagan – 5

Destiny Hope Cyrus – 1

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson – 7

Guillermo del Toro Gómez – 6

James Marshall Hendrix – 1

Jane Austen – 11

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci – 3

Stephen William Hawking – 5

Vincent Willem van Gogh – 1

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Since every number is considered significant in Numerology, your first name’s numeric value is important. It is a part of you and the equation, after all. Choosing Jack over Jackson or Sophie over Sophia will make a difference. Take a look at the list of popular names from Australia, England, and the United States with their respective numeric values.

Ava

Abigail

Amelia

Charlotte

Chloe

Elizabeth

Ella

Emily

Emma

Evie

Grace

Isabella

Isla

Jessica

Lily

Madison

Mia

Olivia

Poppy

Ruby

Sofia

Sophia

Sophie

6

5

5

3

7

7

3

1

5

5

7

7

5

3

22

3

5

5

7

3

5

5

9

Aiden

Alexander

Alfie

Charlie

Cooper

Ethan

Harry

Jack

Jackson

Jacob

James

Jaxon

Jayden

Lachlan

Liam

Lucas

Mason

Michael

Noah

Oliver

Riley

Thomas

William

6

3

6

11

9

3

7

7

1

4

3

1

5

6

8

11

8

6

2

9

6

22

7

It is interesting that the boys have three Master Numbers listed above, while the girls have one. I think it would be fun to start looking for more 11’s and 22’s for girls and boys. So far I have found Aatos, April, Byron, Caspar, Catherine, Colorado, David, Evelyn, Florin, Forest, Forrest, Garnet, Jesus, Jordan, Lake, Madelyn, Paloma, Rafaella, Shepherd, and Willem, but I’m sure there are many more. Share if you find any!

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Whether you believe in Numerology’s mystical aspects or not, I do hope this is at least a fun, new way of looking at names. I love unlocking secret codes to find hidden meanings, so calculating Expression Numbers has become a hobby. I use it to narrow down my lists and find preferred spellings of names. I am by no means an expert on the subject; I’m just a name enthusiast.

Please, if you have any questions or if you think this is a bunch of crazy talk, feel free to comment. Also, if I have made a mathematical error, please point it out. Those numbers are important.

Madelyn was born and raised in San Francisco, California. She lives in North Bay and has two shops on etsy called Eustace Eucalyptus and Bertram Bergamot. She loves alliteration and has been fascinated by words since early childhood. If you would like to see pictures of her life – mostly pinback buttons/badges, her dogs and her cats – you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter. 

Hazel, What’s With the Retro Name?

11 Monday Jul 2011

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Best known for There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, which was recently translated into Chinese, Hazel Edwards writes across media, for adults and children. Pocket Bonfire Production’s Hippo film premiered at St Kilda Film festival for the 30th anniversary, and is screening internationally at Edinburgh Film Festival and beyond. As ambassador, Hazel is involved with the 2012 National Year of Reading, and the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge.Hazel has two grandsons, for whom she writes stories each birthday. Her latest books include ‘Sir Edward ‘Weary Dunlop’ (Aussie Heroes series) and ‘f2m:the boy within.

(This was first written in 2004/05 and read on ABC Radio LifeMatters)

My name is Hazel.

Until now, I’ve been in a fairly select name grouping. Ex-PM’s wife Hazel Hawke and I have been a minority with the name Hazel. But there are a couple of other authors called Hazel Edwards; one writes Mills & Boon romance novels, and another is an English historian. There’s also a Hazel Edwards’ gravestone image on Google. And I’ve been “dead” a couple of times.

To quote from news of actor Julia Roberts’ twins being called Hazel and Phinnaeus:

“…Hazel is retro by at least a couple of generations. The world stopped having Hazels around the time it stopped having Berthas and Gladyses and Mildreds. The last time Hazel was heard from was 1961, when Shirley Booth played a busybody maid of that name in a sitcom of that name, based on a cartoon strip of that name. Phinnaeus is even more retro, as in Old Testament retro, and more obscure than such OT running mates as Methuselah and Obadiah.

But that’s probably the point. Celebrity baby names these days are very … different. We say this not to pass judgment, but to point out one more way celebrities are not like the rest of us….”

I’ve never thought of myself as retro nor a celebrity. I was named after my mother who was Hazel Grace, but known as Grace. My father suggested they use one of her names for their only daughter, so I became Hazel. That was lucky because I’m NOT graceful but neither was my mother. Names are not always accurate.

As a children’s author, I’m conscious of names for my characters, and tend to choose either symbolic ones, or those which are common with the age group and that they can pronounce. Ironically, Grace is the most popular girls’ name with the under-fives. My Hand Me Down Hippo character called Mini was illustrated by Mini Goss, who has a young daughter called Hazel, so that’s another coincidence and a “young” Hazel.

My neighbour alerted me to the Happy Hazel Society which meets annually at Hervey Bay, and these Hazels are mainly in their 70s, married to Rons, and sing I’m a Happy Hazel to the tune of I’m a Little Teapot. I don’t fit that group either, nor the shortened version Haze which sounds like a fog.

My husband Garnet is named after an uncle, and his name is a semi precious stone. Recently I spoke with a dentist mother of five daughters who had named each after a stone, and intended giving the appropriate jewel on each daughter’s 21st birthday. Garnet was one of her daughters. Opal, Ruby, Emerald and Topaz were the others. Being given hazelnuts on a significant birthday doesn’t have quite the same flair.

Also it was pointed out that Garnet and Hazel were both colours, a fact which had escaped us for decades.

I’ve always loved the name Quentin, but my husband doesn’t agree, so my character “Bad Luck Quentin” scored that one. It was a trade-off so our daughter would NOT be called Brunhilda after Wagner’s opera. But our son gained the real middle name Quest.

While I was a guest on ABC National talkback on the ‘Hazel’ issue of names, a caller rang with the following anecdote.

At the christening, the Irish priest asked the parents for the baby’s name.

“Hazel,” they said.

The priest’s reply was, “With 365 saints names available for each day of the year, you have to call your daughter after a nut?”

P.S.

    • In the newspaper babies’ names of 2005, Hazel was very popular and grouped with other colours like Ruby and Scarlet. I didn’t anticipate that.
    • In 2007, my mature aged College of Advanced Education students “exies” gave me a “Hazelnuts Roast” which was a satirical afternoon of fun, the name taken from an earlier student publication, A Bunch of Hazelnuts. We drank hazelnut coffee.

My view is that you should ‘lease’ your parent- given name until 21, and then be allowed to trade it in for your own choice. But after 21, that would be your label for life. But I do have a shared pseudonym, A.K. Aye, for crime writing.

Hazel Edwards

Email: hazel@hazeledwards.com

Website: www.hazeledwards.com