THE NAME ADVISOR FOR PEOPLE

There are many reasons you might want to analyze a name. Perhaps you are considering a name change or are expecting a child. In any case, it is important to recognize that the name you choose is only one part of the picture that determines who you will become.

A name is not unlike a blueprint. It reveals the talents, shortcomings, likes and dislikes, and a wide range of other traits, that were gifted on the day you received your name. Although your name may remain unchanged for decades, you evolve and change over time. This evolution begins with your date of birth. If a name change takes place later in life, it alters some of the traits and characteristics of the individual going forward, but the birth date and original birth name will continue to have the greatest impact.

In short, your name is YOU; your date of birth is YOUR PATH. Intertwined and co-dependent, every building block in a personality's DNA has the potential to change or disappear entirely, just as a missing quality can be learned or unlearned.

How To Read This Report

No name is perfect. What you should look for are the specific strengths and talents you hope will benefit the person receiving the name.

If the name you are analyzing is for an unborn child, the report will only describe personality traits as reflected in the name you choose. Although it will be an incomplete picture (since the date of birth is unknown) it will still be a specific and detailed reading of the person about to be born.

The full name at birth describes their Personality, Hearts Desire, and Expression. If the child has already been born, use this Name Advisor to try a range of names. Once you have narrowed your choices, you may want to follow up with a complete Personality Profile, since you now also have the date of birth.

If you are considering a name change for yourself, the Name Advisor provides opportunities to try several names and variations. However, choosing a new name is not unlike buying a suit; it needs to fit. It is less important to find a name with a specific quality than to find one that suits you and feels comfortable to the person you know yourself to be.

Note: The report is written as if the person already exists.

Hans Decoz

An analysis of the name Johannes albertus decoz

HOW HIS NAME NUMBERS STACK UP

His Expression number is 3, providing charisma, creativity, verbal skills, and a natural ability to inspire and motivate others. This energy draws people in. Others will find him entertaining, a talent that could find expression professionally. The negative side of the 3 can be unfocused and irresponsible, with trouble following through on projects or promises, so he may find it challenging not to spread his energy and efforts with little to show for it.

Fortunately, this somewhat fickle and flighty number is teamed with his 7 Personality, pretty much its direct opposite. Serious, inquisitive, spiritual, and philosophical, the studious 7 is the ideal partner to anchor the 3. He may, or may not, be aware of this, but chances are most people will have difficulty "reading" him, at least initially.

His serious 7 Personality usually floats on the surface, obscuring the happy-go-lucky 3, but there are plenty of occasions when the sunny, superficial 3 appears. He vacillates between being introverted and extraverted but because he has an additional social, gregarious 5 in his name (his Heart's Desire number) he will project the social, adventurous traits more often.

All his core numbers are odd numbers, which suggests he tends to be more idealistic than practical, more project oriented than goal oriented, and more flexible and dynamic than stubborn and stable. His 5 Heart's Desire suggests he needs space, change, travel, and variety to be truly happy. Consequently, he does not enjoy routine activities, such as working in the same office every day. He needs adventure and will not be afraid to take risks. However, he can also be impulsive and must learn to think before he speaks (or leaps).

He has a wide range of career options, including retail, marketing, academics, or entertainment (in the performing arts or music). His thirst for knowledge and his intellect fit the academia, but the strict parameters of that environment could be challenging and irritating for the independent 5. His 7 Personality would fit well, but his happiness, ultimately, depends on satisfying his Heart's Desire ' so the 5 would have the last word.

Let us look at each of the core numbers for more insight.

A CLOSER LOOK AT HIS 3 EXPRESSION

He is optimistic, inspiring, outgoing, and expressive. People see him as cheerful, positive, and charming; his personality has a certain bounce and verve that so powerfully affects others that he can inspire people without effort. All this upward energy is a symptom of his tremendous creativity. His verbal skills may well lead him into the fields of writing, comedy, theater, and music.

His is the number of self-expression -- rich in imagination and spirit. But he must be careful not to scatter his talents. His bane is that he often lacks discipline and order in his life. He must learn to avoid becoming a "happy- go-lucky" spendthrift, escaping responsibility and commitment. He must learn to concentrate and focus; these are the keys to his success. He has great potential in the arts and areas that require creative solutions to problems. A man with a 3 Expression can perform leaps of imagination, providing unconventional ideas as if they suddenly descended from above. Hard work and focus, however, are the foundation for a successful future.

Though he possesses great verbal skills, his mind tends to see life as pictures rather than in words. He can think abstractly.

Creativity is a sensitive faculty that is often suppressed in childhood. If he lacks the confidence to pursue his ideas, he may divert his abilities into a scattering of trivial pursuits. To overcome this problem, he must make a choice. He must limit his field of vision and the number of activities he engages in and bundle his energies into a single thrust. His challenge is to focus on the area that he loves the most and commit. There, he will find success and a great deal of happiness.

Love, romance, and money are within his reach. He is aided by his friends and admirers. Often people appear out of nowhere to help him in key situations. He must learn to accept the involvement of others in his life. This man is not a loner, nor is he particularly independent. He is social -- he needs an audience and the support of others to fully realize his abilities.

On the downside, he can be superficial, moody, and intolerant. He is emotional and sensitive, sometimes presuming criticism where none was intended. He can also be jealous and gossipy. He must beware of becoming cynical and sarcastic, as these traits can suppress his natural creativity. He must learn to be goal-oriented and take a practical, step-by-step approach to his larger ambitions. He possesses the natural abilities to attain a high degree of excellence.

HIS HEART'S DESIRE IS 5

Freedom is essential for his happiness. He loves change, new experiences, meeting new people, adventure, and travel. He loves the exotic, faraway places. Variety is more than mere spice of life -- he thrives on it. He is extremely flexible and adaptable. He has more curiosity than the proverbial cat. He has a sharp mind and a natural ability with words. He is a born communicator, clear, fluent, and imaginative in every area that interests him -- which are many!

His Heart's Desire makes him very well equipped for life. Change -- the only constant in life -- does not threaten him, as it does other people. He is highly resourceful. Generally, he can think clearly in a crisis; he has good mental and physical reflexes. Whenever he falls, he tends to land on his feet.

He is highly enthusiastic. He gets excited easily over a new idea or opportunity. His nature is unconventional. He is a bit of a gambler, taking risks whenever he thinks the rewards are worth it. He is socially oriented and rarely, if ever, dull, or boring. He is, of course, drawn to those people who, like himself, are original thinkers and have exciting personalities.

He enjoys being involved in several projects at the same time. He needs continual stimulation by the new and fascinating. He tends to discard boring pastimes quickly. His love of freedom and change can have numerous consequences. He can be irresponsible, especially when it comes to finishing tasks. He has a hard time persevering at a given project and bringing it to completion.

He must be careful that his love of sensory pleasure does not lead him to excessive indulgence in alcohol, food, sex, and even drugs.

He is a bit of a hero and wants to save the world. This causes him to make promises he often cannot keep. Down deep, he longs to please everyone, an impossible goal. Many 5s can be emotionally superficial. They feel love passionately, but fear making deep and lasting commitments. As a result, they resist the depths of emotional attachments and remain on the surface where it is safe.

He will experience many changes and unusual events, but he learns best through experience. Therefore, his life will be full, and he will make great strides in personal growth.

HIS PERSONALITY IS A 7

He seems mysterious and different. People see him as serious and studious. He is highly independent and self-sufficient. His exceptional intelligence and wisdom are quickly noticed, people respect him. He is not one to attract people based on his warmth or compassion -- though he may be loaded with both -- but because of his obvious insight into life's mysteries. He is hard to get to know. He is often withdrawn. It is common for people to see his focus turn inside of himself in the middle of a conversation. He has the makings of an intellectual and an aristocrat, but he must guard against arrogance and an attitude of, "I've got it all figured out".

There have been periods in his life when he had little concern for his clothing or fashion, while at other times he is very aware of his clothing and uses it to make a specific impression. He appears dignified no matter how he dresses, but a well-groomed seven with a touch of dash has an advantage. His confidence increases when he knows he is well dressed.

His love of knowledge and wisdom shows. He is recognized as spiritual and religious, with his very own ideas regarding the purpose of life and the Creator. He is an inspired speaker, but only when discussing subjects that really interest him. Otherwise, he is not one for chatter.